Aircraft
US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report
The aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.
All four crewmembers safe after two US fighter jets collide mid-air at Idaho Air Show
Israel to supply Germany with jet fuel amid shortages caused by Iran war
Air force expansion propels Israel to a major military power - analysis
El Al expands in a big way: Here’s what’s planned for the new fleet
El Al is purchasing six Boeing 787-9 aircraft with an option for six more. Some will be upgraded to the 787-10 model, with the fleet expected to grow from 17 aircraft to 28 by decade’s end.
Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks
Greek carrier Blue Bird, set to resume flights on Sunday, will be the first foreign carrier to return to Israel since the skies largely closed following the start of Operation Roaring Lion.
IDF strikes three Tehran airports, targets dozens of Iranian fighter jets in attacks
Dozens of IAF fighter jets struck targets at Bahram Airport, Mehrabad Airport, and Azmayesh Airport.
USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to dock for repairs after 30-hour fire on board
The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said.
Twenty thousand Israelis still stranded abroad as Operation Roaring Lion develops
The only Israeli airline that can carry out the mission on a significant scale is El Al, which has the largest fleet of wide-body aircraft in Israel, including Dreamliners and Boeing 777s.
The pilot’s eyes: The helmet-mounted display system developed in Israel
The F-35’s advanced helmet lets pilots see through the aircraft using panoramic cameras and sensors that project data directly to their eyes, eliminating the need to look down at cockpit instruments.
US Air Force boosts B-21 Raider production by 25% to speed operational rollout
US Air Force announces, in midst of Operation Epic Fury, that production of the fleet of 100 bombers to increase in pace
'I'm proud of you': Air Force comm. congratulates pilot who downed Iranian jet in Tehran dogfight
“I’m proud of you,” Bar added, urging them to return safely, rest briefly, and prepare for the next mission.
Airlines keep canceling flights across Middle East as region's airspace remains closed
Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar remained virtually empty.
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier: everything you need to know - explainer
The massive ship is more than a platform for launching aircraft: it's a technological fortress designed to project American power anywhere in the world.
