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

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

El Al’s Dreamliner plane

El Al purchases 6 aircraft of the newest model

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel's 76th Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on May 8, 2024

Comptroller: Miri Regev's Transportation Ministry fails to prepare for new emergencies post-Oct. 7


Stranded: Survivor shares ordeal after spending 36 hours in gator-infested swamp after plane crash

The five survivors, including a 6-year-old boy, spent 36 hours in the predator-infested swamp area before being rescued on Friday by some fishermen.

Five people survived an intensive ordeal after they were left stranded in an alligator and anaconda-infested swamp last week when their small plane lost altitude and was forced to land in the Bolivian jungle. 

Malta investigates neutrality breach after Israeli plane seen in airspace before flotilla attack

Malta opened an investigation into an Israeli plane recorded in airspace before a flotilla attack by a Gazan activist.

 Graffiti is seen on the hull of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as activists prepare to sail for Gaza. Malta August 16, 2024.

El Al flight from New York proceeds despite hairline crack in cockpit window

A hairline crack was discovered in the cockpit window. Aviation experts approved continuing the flight to Tel Aviv.

 AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport. With major carriers reducing or suspending their services, passengers are left with few options, and El Al has become one of the few reliable choices, yet this reliability comes with a hefty price tag, the writer notes.

Planes from Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, France to provide support as firefighters battle inferno

The massive blaze continues to rage as over 120 firefighting and rescue teams attempt to contain the spreading fire.

Aircraft dispersing fire-retardant materials

Airbus’ new plane looks like a propeller – but it’s from the future

Airbus has unveiled a hydrogen-powered prototype with four electric engines, resembling old propeller planes from the outside – but inside, it hides futuristic technology based on fuel cells.

 Airbus' ZEROe. Four electric engines with a resemblance to a propeller

Israir to begin operating flights to United States

In a move that may challenge El Al's monopoly, Israir has received approval to begin operating flights to the United States.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

Israeli Air Force jet crashes in Lebanon due to technical malfunction

The IDF clarified that there is no concern over security issues nor over an information leak. 

IAF aircraft is seen participating in the Vered Hagalil drill.

Why airplane food tastes bland: The science behind your in-flight meal - study

A study conducted by Lufthansa found that at 30,000 feet, the perception thresholds for sweet and salty tastes drop by 30% to 40% compared to on the ground.

 Ben Gurion Airport

FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight

Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.

 A screen displays the logo for Boeing on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, April 2, 2025.

Israeli students' flight arrives safely in Poland after emergency stop in Turkey

The Education Ministry said it is in contact with security and education officials and is coordinating with admins and parents.

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