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Israel's Transport Ministry denies role in vetting pilots as flydubai hijacking probe unfolds

Netanyahu assigned foreign-flight security to the ministry in 2025, but officials now say intelligence vetting of foreign pilots falls outside its remit.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, January 3, 2023
 A US Coast Guard aircraft flies over the course during the first round of the LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei 2026 at Hoakalei Country Club on October 01, 2026 in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.

US Coast Guard launches search for missing Canadian medical jet carrying six

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, on the tarmac as it arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Flydubai aircraft reached near-supersonic speeds, extreme airframe stress levels - report

Rescue operations by Magen David Adom.

One person injured, one killed after light aircraft crashes in northern Israel


Pratt & Whitney's BTL plant in Nahariya to close

The plant was founded in 1968 by Stef Wertheimer after the then French President Charles de Gaulle imposed an arms embargo on Israel following the Six Day War.

Blades Technology plant in Nahariya

Israeli-made 'Kfir' aircraft will fly until 2030, following new deal between Sri Lanka, IAI

Sri Lanka is upgrading the five Kfir jets that it has under a $50 million deal with IAI. The planes received an advanced cockpit, a new mission computer, and additional avionics improvements.

Israeli-made Kfir fighter jets.

Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says

All 12 people on board the light aircraft died, officials confirmed.

Aftermath of a plane crash near Butler, Missouri, in which all 12 onboard were killed, June 14, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic

Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report

Authorities later determined that the landing route at Ben-Gurion Airport had been diverted eastward, which meant that planes preparing to land in Tel Aviv passed closer than usual to Beit El.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) The entrance to the settlement of Beit El. September 19, 2025.

Ben-Gurion Airport ready for US military aircraft to depart if Iran-US agreement signed

Israeli authorities have been informed that from the moment the agreement is approved, US military planes will leave Ben Gurion immediately.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

Two former air force officers dead after light aircraft crashes into field in northern Israel

The crash occured near Moshav Tel Adashim, between Nazareth and Afula. The officers were named as Lt.-Col. (res.) Yuval Anbar and Lt.-Col. (ret.) Itai Talmi.

Civilian plane crash near Tel Adashim in northern Israel, May 24, 2026.

Frontier Airlines jet hits person crossing runway during takeoff at Denver Airport

One of the plane’s engines appears to be coated in blood, according to a photograph circulating on social media.

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo; illustrative.

Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms

A Cessna 208 crashed near Juba, killing 14, including 2 Kenyans, after losing communication during flight, SSCAA confirmed.

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (foreground); illustrative.

El Al purchases 6 aircraft of the newest model

The airline is expanding its fleet and will exercise an option to purchase six additional 787-9 aircraft from Boeing, some of which will be upgraded to the advanced 787-10 model.

El Al’s Dreamliner plane