Israel has approved a major defense procurement plan to acquire advanced fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing, signaling a significant expansion of its air combat capabilities amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
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The United States has approved the Foreign Military Sales deal, clearing Israel to receive up to 50 Boeing F-15IA fighter jets, with the program connected to operations out of Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and aviation stakeholders, including El Al Israel Airlines (LY).
DUBAI- Flag carrier of UAE Emirates (EK) is planning a repatriation flight using Airbus A380 from Dubai (DXB) to Sydney (SYD) on Thursday to support Australians impacted by the war in Israel.
U.S. citizens in Tel Aviv looking to return to the U.S. now have new travel options thanks to the U.S. Department of State chartering flights departing from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to various European destinations.
India has initiated “Operation Ajay” to aid its citizens from Israel during the ongoing conflict with the Hamas group in Gaza.
Air Canada grounds first officer pilot for wearing pro palestinian colors in uniform
On Monday (October 9, 2023), the El Al (LY) counter at Terminal 4 of New York JFK Airport was filled with a palpable sense of unease as numerous travelers awaited their check-in, clutching two essential documents: their passports and their summons from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for emergency deployment.
The Israeli Transportation Ministry has recently granted approval for the establishment of “Air Haifa,” a new Israeli airline set to launch in 2024.
Airport authorities reportedly held the disembarked passengers separately and allowed travelers from other flights landing in Abu Dhabi to proceed ahead in customs queues.
As per Israel’s Airports Authority, all outbound flights from the nation’s primary international airport have been suspended as a result of a strike called to oppose the government’s proposed judicial reform.