Aviation
Bomb threats, attempted hijackings must not become new norm for Israeli travelers - editorial
For Israeli passengers who simply want to visit family or take a holiday abroad, the prospect of emergency landings and bomb scares becoming an accepted part of air travel is deeply unsettling.
El Al unveils new bedding, Jo Malone kits in passenger service overhaul
Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn
Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in Washington-area flight management
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
The new flights to Saigon, set to begin in October 2026, will operate weekly, departing Tel Aviv on Thursdays and departing Saigon on Saturday nights.
EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
The EASA cited risks of "ongoing military activity" in the region, recommending a halt on flights to Israel and the Middle East and Persian Gulf region as a whole.
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
The Qatari gift has drawn criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government, who warned it was a conflict of interest that could influence presidential decisions.
A new standard of hospitality
Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms
A Cessna 208 crashed near Juba, killing 14, including 2 Kenyans, after losing communication during flight, SSCAA confirmed.
The end of traffic jams? Flying cars head to mass production for 2027
Xpeng’s president reveals the timeline for a transport revolution: The company is expected to sell flying cars as early as 2027, while humanoid robots will reach the market at the end of 2026.
Revolution at 30,000 feet: Airline launches sleeping pods in economy class
Air New Zealand introduces economy sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul flights, offering passengers four hours of rest for an extra fee, targeting travelers who cannot afford business class.
IEA warns EU jet fuel shortages could begin in June as Hormuz stays blocked
The European Commission is due to present a broader package of energy and transport measures, with the EU's transport chief noting no signs of "widespread [flight] cancellations" in the near future.
Sharing the sky: Urban air mobility and the questions we must answer before we fly-opinion
It's a different kind of traffic, but every hard problem in UAM is a hard problem in defense.
Tired of economy class but can’t afford business? United has found a solution
Starting in 2027: United Airlines unveils a new concept that will allow economy passengers to turn three seats into a semi-flat bed-like surface - more space without paying for premium cabins.
