Israeli aviation

US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report

The aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.
AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations

According to the Histadrut, allowing Wizz Air to operate within the country would have implications for airport workers' working conditions, wages, and workers' rights.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Hannah Waddingham of Ted Lasso fame on the pitch before lighting the NJ/NY Gotham FC torch before the National Women's Soccer League Women's Empowerment Match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena on July 2, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey.

El Al adds Apple TV+, starting with ‘Ted Lasso’

Rollout begins on Wednesday, with content on seatback screens and personal streaming to Europe routes, starting with Ted Lasso and expanding to additional Apple TV+ hits.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
AN EL AL flight takes off, 14 July, 2025,

Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers

Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

Aviation experts gather in Tel Aviv to discuss the future of the industry

The conference delved into various aspects of the industry, with a particular focus on aircraft and engine financing and leasing, oil costs and the broader aviation market.

JUNE 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference was held in Tel-Aviv this week for the third time.

JSSI and JetSetter's global ties are flying from increased normalization - opinion

The Abraham Accords have provided a rare gift: the opportunity to deepen the ties between people and connect countries

MARCH 17, 2023ByNEIL BOOK
Illustrative image of an airplane.

Israeli airlines may stop flying to Dubai due to security disagreements

The Shin Bet have said they are unable to provide Israeli airlines with the necessary security in Dubai due to disagreements with Dubai authorities.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
: An Israel El Al airlines plane is seen after its landing following its inaugural flight between Tel Aviv and Nice at Nice international airport, France, April 4, 2019.

Histadrut labor dispute sets scene for airport strike

The Histadrut has declared a labor dispute with the Israeli aviation industry that could lead to airport closures.

AUGUST 24, 2021ByZEV STUB
El Al employees protesting near where Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's plane is supposed to take off for his anticipated visit to the US.

Four-hour ‘Check2Fly’ tests to launch right after lockdown

The announcement comes after the Health Ministry approved the rapid tests on January 7.

JANUARY 18, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Ben-Gurion Airport is empty amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Dozens attend funerals of IDF personnel who died in aviation accident

Ben-Bassa was buried at the military cemetery in Rishon Lezion, while Zaiden was laid to rest at Kibbutz Shoval in southern Israel, where he lived with his family.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Family and friends attend the funeral of Corporal Lihu Ben-Bassa, 19, at the military cemetery in Rishon Lezion, Nov. 25, 2020.

Beijing airport selects Israeli radar technology to protect runway

Xsight Systems' foreign object debris (FOD) detection solution will be installed at the world's second busiest airport.

APRIL 4, 2019ByEYTAN HALON
Xsight Systems' foreign object debris (FOD) detection solution RunWize at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

The Lounge: August 7, 2018

Social news from around Israel.

AUGUST 6, 2018ByMICHAL GALANTI
Airplane [illustrative]