Aviation

First flight of the Airbus A350 for SWISS

Boeing marks a historic milestone with the successful first flight of its flagship wide-body jet, moving one step closer to certification and commercial service

Cyprus leads Europe in air connectivity surge for 2025 with an 18% increase. Discover how the neighboring island is establishing itself as a top aviation destination

After suspending operations due to security concerns, the airline will resume a direct route between Latvia's capital and Tel Aviv on September 4, with two weekly flights initially - a step forward in Europe's aviation recovery to Israel

American Airlines and Emirates ceased operations since October 2023, and Virgin Atlantic canceled its Tel Aviv route. What's next for Gulf Air from Bahrain?

Air India extends suspension of New Delhi-Tel Aviv route until October 25, 2025, leaving Israel without direct flights to India for the upcoming winter schedule

Record-breaking achievement with no travelers from Israel

Southwest Airlines flight detected a warning about another aircraft dangerously close during its flight over Los Angeles' controlled airspace. Consequently, both passenger planes had to perform emergency maneuvers to avoid the collision. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation to examine the circumstances of the incident

Amidst challenging times, PassportNews exceeded expectations in June, a result of precise strategy, professional investment, and a genuine passion for tourism. With 24/7 updates and innovative digital platforms, we continue to lead and redefine the media experience in Israel

Etihad Gets First A321LR: Regional Flights Enhanced

The crash this morning of Jeju Air's plane just before the end of the calendar year adds to the many malfunctions and accidents that characterized the past year. From the Japanese plane that caught fire, to the Azerbaijani plane that crashed last week, through the detached plane door, to one of the deadliest air turbulence ever. This was the year in the air - and on the ground

The Hungarian low-cost airline launches a new direct route from Stuttgart to another international destination, operating a total of six routes from the local airport - the sixth largest in Germany in terms of passenger traffic, with more than 12 million passengers annually

Israel's aviation and tourism leaders joined Passport Group to light the first Chanukah candle, unveil new Passport Group initiatives, and explore 2025 trends

Inaugural Haifa-Eilat Flight Takes Off with Festive Launch, New Routes to Eilat and Larnaca Announced

Pegasus Airlines, the Turkish airline, signed a new order agreement with Boeing to further strengthen its fleet in line with its growth targets. The aircraft deliveries are planned to join the company's fleet starting from 2028. CEO of the company: "Working tirelessly to reach new heights and achieve the goal of 100 million visitors and 100 billion dollars."

The first podcast features Israir CEO Uri Sirkis, who reveals the airline's flight prices to New York (if they happen), summarizes 13 challenging years in his role, and shares his feelings as a father of a soldier serving in Gaza. Watch and listen on various platforms

City vacation or jeep tour? Or maybe a ski package with everything you could want? Aviation Links expands its Department for the Observant, offering tailor-made packages just for you - from Budapest and Athens to Bansko and Georgia. All the details

Uri Sirkis talks in the new podcast about the challenges of opening the route to the United States and the confidence in its success: "No commercial risk." And how much will the flights cost? Join us tomorrow on the new podcast

The company's profit in the first nine months of the year amounted to $3.228 million compared to about $8.970 million in the first nine months of last year

Global warming is a key issue for countries worldwide, and IATA states that "Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 will require a global shift in aviation to new fuels, technologies, and actions, including significant investments, which will require a solid policy foundation aligned with a global forward approach."