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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.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.
A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026.

Trump struggles to negotiate with Iran as Houthis threaten US

Satellite image of King Khalid Airport the day after attack, in Riyadh Sunday, 11th October 2026

FAA warns US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 airplane departs from Harry Reid International Airport en route to Atlanta on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Illustrative.

Delta, United Airlines return to Israel in time for High Holy Days, other carriers follow


Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Airline pilots express widespread safety concerns flying in the Middle East during the Iran conflict, fearing retribution from airlines for refusing high-risk assignments.

An Emirates aircraft is seen through the window of a Middle East Airlines airplane at Cairo International Airport, March 31, 2026; illustrative.

Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included

Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.

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Delta doubles presence: Two new routes from Israel to the U.S. to launch soon

After resuming its New York route, Delta Air Lines will launch two more Israel routes – to Atlanta and Boston – in April and October 2026, reconnecting its U.S. hubs with Tel Aviv.

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Delta Air pauses flights between New York and Tel Aviv due to Middle East tensions

The emergency directive comes amid fears of Iranian retaliation for recent Israeli military activity.

 FILE PHOTO: Delta Airlines passenger jets are pictured outside the newly completed 1.3 million-square foot $4 billion Delta Airlines Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, US, June 1, 2022.

The American giant that isn’t afraid: Making a big return to Israeli skies

Delta resumes its daily JFK–Tel Aviv flights after a pause due to security concerns. The decision follows a risk review; flights will use modern Airbus A330-900neo jets.

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Passengers evacuate Delta Airlines plane in Orlando after engine catches fire

No injuries were reported. NBC reported that the cause of the fire remains unclear.

 Smoke rises from a Delta plane due to an engine fire in Orlando, Florida, United States, April 21, 2025, in this video screengrab obtained from social media.

Delta offers $30k to passengers in crash aftermath

A spokesperson for the company says the Delta Care Team is telling passengers that 'this gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights,' according to CBS.

 A Delta Airlines plane "belly-up" at a Toronto airport, February 18, 2025.

Israel awaits: American aviation giant resumes flights to Israel

Delta Air Lines is set to be the first American airline to resume flights to Israel, starting in April 2025, though ticket prices remain unchanged for now.

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Stowaway caught on Delta flight from New York to Paris

TSA said the person was physically screened before the flight and boarded without any prohibited items.

 pril 26, 2023; Name and logo on Delta Air Lines plane and aircraft hanger

Citing rising MidEast tensions, airlines pause flights from NY to Israel

Should an all-out war break out in the Middle East, OpsGroup said civil aviation will likely face the risk of drones and missiles crossing airways.

 A Delta Airlines jet comes in for a landing in front of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline at Laguardia Airport, in New York City, New York, U.S., January 11, 2023.