Transportation

Israel is building a NIS 7b. airport – history says it will cost much more - analysis

The government is advancing a new Negev airport at NIS 7 billion. Two decades of data suggest the final bill will be far higher.

View of construction of the new Ramon International Airport, in Timna valley, southern Israel. January 02, 2018.
The new logo and the group's light rail operations, which won the operation of the Red and Purple lines in the central region.

After 30 years: Egged rebrands

Road Trip.

An end to the chaos: Dozens of new branches for issuing international driving licenses

URAV 2026.

The future of autonomous vehicles arrives in Jerusalem


Off track: How Jerusalem light rail expansion, woes frustrate commuters

From May 21 until September 1 much of the Red Line will be shut down. The light rail will continue to operate from Neveh Ya’akov to Givat Hamivtar and Hadassah Ein Kerem to the Central Bus Station.

 Red Line service was off track for much of this past Monday.

How to find a transportation company that will take you far?

In a world where precision, efficiency, and accessibility are basic conditions for success, transportation services are an integral part for businesses, public institutions, and even private events.

 How to find a transportation company that will take you far?

Communities across central, southern Israel evacuate as fires blaze out of control

Many highways have been closed, and trains and buses have been halted as well.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

140 Sold: Last office units in a surprising northern project

Geshem Holdings’ Acre project includes 159 office units, with 140 already sold. Occupancy is set for 2025. Buyers get a 6% fixed interest loan from Discount Bank, starting two years after move-in.

 HaTachana Tower in Acre

Israir to begin operating flights to United States

In a move that may challenge El Al's monopoly, Israir has received approval to begin operating flights to the United States.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

Preventing the next tragedy: Lessons to learn on cable car safety

Some have called for the establishment of an international regulatory body—similar to the International Civil Aviation Organization—to oversee cable car operations worldwide.

 The scene of the cable car crash in Naples, Italy.

Qatar and Algeria sign air transport agreement to expand flight operations

Qatar and Algeria signed a new air transport agreement enabling unlimited flights, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and aviation ties between the two nations.

 The flags of Qatar and Algeria; Illustrative

Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems

As the new fire prediction system is rolled out this summer, it represents a significant leap forward in Israel's ability to manage the risks posed by climate change.

 A wildfire in Israel's north.

Get ready for a major revolution on Highway 6 starting April 1st

Highway 6, Israel's main transport artery, will undergo major changes starting April 1st, 2025, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving travel efficiency.

 Part of Highway 6

Israel's El Al set to resume flights to Eilat from Ben-Gurion after 12 years

El Al Airlines will resume flights between Ben-Gurion Airport and Eilat for the first time in 12 years, operating two flights per week.

 The inauguration of the Eilat airport's name.