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

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

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

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

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

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


How did a Bangladesh air force fighter jet crash into a school campus?

The bodies of at least 27 people, including 25 children, a teacher, and the jet's pilot were recovered from the debris.

Firefighters and army members work next to the wreckage of an air force training aircraft after it crashed into Milestone College campus, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 21, 2025.

Critical timing: Why the first and last minutes of a flight are the most dangerous

Studies show that 80% of air accidents occur during the first and last 11 minutes of a flight, meaning pilots must maintain absolute focus during this critical window.

 An Iberojet airplane, to be operated by Arkia for the TechAir round-trip flights to and from Tel Aviv and New York.

Delta jet aborts landing to avoid B-52 in North Dakota

After landing his plane safely, the pilot informed the passengers that he had acted to avoid the aircraft, which he said was "kind of, sort of coming at us."

A B-52 STRATOFORTRESS prepares for refueling during a close-air-support mission.

Surviving a plane crash: What seat location gives you the best odds?

The odds of dying in a plane crash are less than 1 in 11 million. So, when choosing a seat, focus on the view, your drink, or movie, not the crash.

 Empty plane seats.

Syria's aviation comeback struggles amid regional turmoil - analysis

Airlines are worried about the state of Syria's aviation infrastructure and management of the industry.

 Two Airbus A320s belonging to Syrian Air and Cham Wings Airlines are parked in the apron as Damascus International Airport is closed, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024.

Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport

At the time of publication, it was unclear how many people were on the plane.

 A fireball erupts at London's Southend after a passanger plane crashed there on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Foreign airlines returning to Israel faster than expected

Next month there will be 56 more flights between Tel Aviv and New York due to United Airlines return and 41 new flights to various European destinations by Wizz Air.

 Wizz Air

Italy's Bergamo airport temporarily closed after runway death

Flight operations were suspended from 10:20 am till midday local time "due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway," the airport said.

 Aircrafts are seen at Milan Bergamo Airport, after flight operations were temporarily suspended when a person died on a runway during take-off preparations, in Orio al Serio, near Bergamo, Italy, July 8, 2025.

Purdue University launches expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's plane on remote Pacific island

Expedition sets to investigate mysterious 'Taraia Object' on Nikumaroro Island in search for Earhart's plane.

 Purdue University launches expedition to find Amelia Earhart's missing plane on remote Pacific island.

FedEx restarts full express service to Israel after two-week airspace shutdown

FedEx has returned to normal import-export operations in Israel following the reopening of the country’s airspace, the company said on Wednesday.

 FedEx airplane.