Aviation

El Al adds Apple TV+, starting with ‘Ted Lasso’

Rollout begins on Wednesday, with content on seatback screens and personal streaming to Europe routes, starting with Ted Lasso and expanding to additional Apple TV+ hits.

Hannah Waddingham of Ted Lasso fame on the pitch before lighting the NJ/NY Gotham FC torch before the National Women's Soccer League Women's Empowerment Match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena on July 2, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey.
Boeing’s new 777X aircraft.

Technion develops fuel that could make Israel a superpower – Boeing wants to lead

Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan, President of Boeing Israel, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Ido Nehushtan, and Boeing Global President Dr. Brendan Nelson.

Boeing, Technion move Israeli sustainable jet fuel project into implementation phase

A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Seven killed as private jet crashes during takeoff at Maine airport


USDOT to start flight cuts at 4% Friday, sources say, rising to 10% next week

US transportation secretary confirms reduction at 40 major airports starting Friday after the gov't shutdown left 63,000 workers without pay, worsening staff shortages and increasing delays.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy holds a press conference on the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown on air travel, at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., October 28, 2025.

Not just low-cost anymore: Wizz Air enters “business” and shakes up the aviation market

Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is testing “Wizz Class,” its first offering for business travelers, marking a surprising move beyond its usual dense, low-fare model.

Wizz Air

US Transportation Secretary warns US gov't shutdown could force US air traffic closure

The shutdown has exacerbated staffing shortages, forcing 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers to work without pay.

 An American Airlines plane sits at a gate at Logan Airport ahead of the July 4 holiday in Boston, Massachusetts. June 28, 2023.

FAA lifts ground stop at Reagan National Airport after reported threat against airport cleared

A person briefed on the matter said a threat had been made against the plane, and in an abundance of caution, the plane was being checked.

 United Airlines plane at gate A1 at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, May 20, 2024.

Munich Airport to resume flight operations after drones in airspace caused delays

The airport's website reported that operations will gradually resume starting at 7 a.m.

An airplane is parked at the airport in Munich, Germany, October 4, 2025, after both runways were closed on Friday evening for the second time in less than 24 hours, with the captain on an aircraft whose departure was canceled telling passengers that drones had once again been sighted

AnimaWings to launch Tel Aviv–Bucharest flights from October 5

The Romanian airline will operate three weekly flights to Bucharest out of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

An AnigmaWings aircraft

Wizz Air fights to establish 200 weekly flights from proposed hub in Israel

In the wake of countless international airlines ceasing operations in Israel, Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air is keen on being the first to cement itself in the commercial aviation industry.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.

Saudi Arabia to launch new low-cost airline

The alliance will begin operations with 45 aircraft, aiming to carry 10 million passengers annually.

 The interior of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Surviving a plane crash: What seat location gives you the best odds?

The odds of dying in a plane crash are less than 1 in 11 million. So, when choosing a seat, focus on the view, your drink, or movie, not the crash.

 Empty plane seats.

War in the skies: Ryanair launches a campaign against flight delays

As part of its battle against the European air traffic control system - which it blames for thousands of flight delays - Ryanair has published a list of destinations with the most severe delays.

 Gate at the airport. The company blames the world