Aviation

A Boeing 737 by Canadian airline WestJet made a rough landing in St. Maarten. Emergency slides were deployed and all passengers evacuated uninjured. The airline issued a special statement, noting it is awaiting 'confirmation of the exact nature of events that occurred'

Qantas Expands Flights to Rome

Air Serbia, reported 561,773 passengers in August, over 3,000 more than last year. Over eight months: more than 3.1 million passengers and a 5% rise in flight numbers

Latvia's airline adds new destination

Cyprus' National Airline to Launch 7 Key Routes This Winter

Ryanair Expands Free Carry-On Bag Size

ITA Airways will keep its Tel Aviv flights suspended through October 31, 2025; flights AZ809 and AZ815, which were set to restart on November 1, won’t be taking off as planned either

Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city and one of Europe's oldest, becomes a gateway for winter ski holidays through a strategic partnership with Israir's 'Ski Deal'

Strengthening U.S. Connections

JetBlue will be the first airline in the world to integrate Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite network into its Wi-Fi system. This implementation promises fast, stable, and free internet for passengers, challenging SpaceX's Starlink head-on

Unusual incident at San Francisco International Airport: Tails of two United Airlines planes touched each other as one was pushed back in preparation for takeoff. No injuries reported, but damage occurred to the aircraft. United to PassportNews: "Alternative planes took passengers to their destinations"

The winter season ushers in a new bloom for Larnaca Airport with new routes by Wizz Air and Cyprus Airways, consolidating Cyprus's position as a key player in the regional aviation market and broadening the range of destinations available to travelers to and from the neighboring island

American Airlines marks a major milestone by adding the 1,000th aircraft to its fleet, a new Boeing 787-9 featuring the luxurious Flagship Suite® class, ahead of its 100th anniversary celebrations

By next summer, all Embraer 190 cabins will be refurbished in the same format. Meanwhile, the airline is gradually equipping its fleet with ultra-fast Wi-Fi

After about five years of intense work, the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority and the FAA approved the engineering conversion project led by IAI, increasing the cargo capacity of the aircraft up to 100 tons. Transportation Minister: "A national achievement illustrating Israel's advanced capabilities in civil aviation."

Interesting Appointment at IATA: Thomas Reynaert Named Senior Vice President for External Affairs

Record Year for Bratislava Airport: Airlines announced 21 new regular routes, dramatically expanding the flight options from the Slovak capital's airport, including a direct route to Tel Aviv

ACF Fiorentina, the prestigious football club, will fly exclusively with KlasJet's Boeing 737-VIP fleet, operating flights in Israel for Sundor Airlines, for UEFA Conference League games

The new Boeing 787-9 marks the beginning of Lufthansa's fleet revolution in Frankfurt, offering passengers personal suites, advanced technology, and a premium experience across all service classes. Watch the video and pictures

Months after reducing $795 million in debt and appointing a new CEO, Spirit begins Chapter 11 to secure its future. Flights, credits, and points remain honored, and Free Spirit and Saver$ Club will continue. Read more inside

HelloJets joins Carpathia: Seventh Romanian airline in the group

Global shortage of pilots amid rising demand: The UN's International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss raising pilot retirement age to 67. What's the situation in Israel?

elta expands its Boston hub with new routes to Madrid and Nice, while increasing services to Barcelona and Milan using its advanced A330-900neo fleet

Air France has received its 46th Airbus A220-300 in a historic delivery flight fueled by 50% sustainable aviation fuel. A significant milestone in the group's strategy to reduce emissions and expand its fleet of new aircraft

Korean Air plans to acquire 103 next-generation Boeing aircraft with advanced engines, along with a maintenance contract for 20 years. Deliveries expected by 2030

Ryanair Continues Its Attack on the European Commission: "Passengers Are Abandoned to Unnecessary Disruptions." Ryanair Calls the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, "Derlayed-Again" and Urges Immediate Reform to Protect Overflights

Vietnam’s booming tourism market welcomes its newest player, as Sun PhuQuoc Airways prepares for launch with an ambitious fleet plan

After Nine Years: SAS Confirms to PassportNews its Return to Israel with Two Weekly Flights between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen. All Details, Prices, and Connections Available

Like a Reality Show: American airline Delta Air Lines will let passengers and employees decide if the next destination will be Ibiza, Malta, or Sardinia

Turkish aviation giant steps in as a minority shareholder. Following European airlines' withdrawal from the race to invest in the Spanish company: "The process will take between 6 to 12 months"