Flights
Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - report
Canadian carrier WestJet informed Boeing of the issue after a November 2024 test flight, though the US aircraft maker did not inform other customers of the problem for nearly two years.
Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn
Passengers of Egyptian aircraft that landed in Israel before October 7 were businessmen - report
Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo
Israeli airline stocks surge nearly 9% following flydubai hijacking incident
Israir also reported severe loss of value in its stock over the last month, falling from NIS 1.60 on September 9 to NIS 1.44 reported on Tuesday, just before the recent jump registered on Wednesday.
WATCH: Rescue flight lands in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt
The Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) approved the flydubai rescue flight's crew earlier on Wednesday.
The flydubai hijacking exposed a flaw in Gulf security. Here's how the GCC can counter it - opinion
Modern security in the Gulf can no longer be defined solely by air-defense batteries, maritime patrols, or regional troop posture, but also the subtle, high-trust operational spaces of everyday life.
‘We’re in charge of the flight now’: Passenger describes fight for flydubai cabin - interview
The attacker was trying to push the other pilot out, apparently to take control alone. Israeli passengers sitting near the front rushed toward the struggle.
After Flydubai incident: Should Israelis prefer flying blue-and-white?
Flydubai flight reignites debate on foreign airlines. Pilots chairman explains Israeli security differences: Foreign flights aren't all unsafe.
Lapid: Nothing close to flydubai incident discussed during latest security briefing with Netanyahu
Lapid issued the statement following the incident aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an apparent attempt by a pilot to seize control of the aircraft.
'The plane suddenly plunged': Israeli passengers recount chaos aboard flydubai flight
"From what I understand, the pilot tried to kill himself together with us," one passenger said. "Some of the passengers helped the other pilot take control of him until they landed the plane."
Flydubai pilot attempts terror hijacking of flight to Tel Aviv, foiled by Israeli passengers
Israeli official says “major disaster avoided” after pilot stabbed his co-pilot, attempted to hijack aircraft with over 100 Israeli passengers • Plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption
The announcement follows Reuters reporting on Monday that the Trump administration was set to grant a one-month US Treasury waiver allowing Iraqi Airways to fly between Iran and Najaf.
Trump administration considers waiver to allow Iraqi flights for pilgrimage in Iran - report
A source says that the waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly to and from the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf for one month, with a more permanent waiver potentially coming into place.
