Airlines
Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn
Following the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, an Israeli aviation security expert proposes remotely activated cockpit cameras, while others call for tighter crew screening and better intel.
Ethiopian Airlines flight turned away from Israel after pilot revealed to be Indonesian - report
Paris cargo workers refuse to load Elbit shipment onto El Al flight bound for Israel
Flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Israel months before attempted hijacking, investigation reveals
Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities
According to Arkia, it possessed the required permissions until Tuesday evening, and has been futilely working in an attempt to restore the required authorization.
British Airways resumes Tel Aviv flights for first time since February
The airline has not operated on the route since Israel launched Operation Roaring Lion, carrying out airstrikes on Iran, on February 28.
Hamam al-Hammami hired by flydubai as part of airline's mass hiring push - report
Omani first officer Hamam al-Hammami had allegedly been banned from flying by Omani authorities over concerns regarding his radical ideological views before he was hired by flydubai.
Tens of thousands of Israelis abroad expected to fly home to vote in 2026 election
The Likud withdrew its petition against groups helping Israelis abroad reach the country for Election Day after it emerged that the initiative was not subsidizing airfare.
Israel let over 1,000 aviation crew members from banned countries enter despite restrictions
The report further cited an internal security document stating that the Transportation Ministry is the sole entity responsible for screening foreign aviation crew members.
Israir UAE rescue flight canceled after failure to receive Emirati approval
Israelis in Dubai have faced difficulty returning home since flydubai suspended all flights to Israel on Wednesday following the attempted hijacking of flight FZ1073 earlier that same day.
'I gave everything that I had': Flydubai captain tells Netanyahu about co-pilot's hijacking attempt
The prime minister thanked Machchhar for his "remarkable" actions, saying that he "saved the spirit of the world."
Israel received full flydubai crew, passenger list prior to takeoff, source tells 'Post'
Several people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal on Friday that the UAE-based carrier flydubai hired the pilot despite concerns about his radicalization.
Flydubai aircraft reached near-supersonic speeds, extreme airframe stress levels - report
“I’m not sure it can ever be used again,” said Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University aerodynamicist Tony Farina, who has worked with the US Air Force and NASA on aviation-related projects.
'Attempted terror attack': UAE prosecution reveals first details of flydubai investigation
The co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with an axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the prosecutor general said.