A special report by IATA states that this year, for the first time, the number of passengers worldwide will exceed the 5 billion mark. In the recently ended year, 28 new airlines began operating globally, while 19 ceased operations – the lowest number in a decade. How many passengers are expected to fly this year?
Mystery in Alaska: A small plane from Bering Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, disappeared from radar while on its way to the city of Nome. Concern for the lives of the pilot and 9 passengers on the plane
During the incident, the right wing of Japan Airlines Flight 68 struck the tail of a Delta Air Lines plane while Delta Flight 1921 was taxiing at 10:40 AM on Wednesday, February 5. No injuries were reported
Polish airline expands with new destinations from Warsaw and Krakow, adding Paris, Reykjavik, Malta, and Thessaloniki, while strengthening routes to the Balkans and Romania
Delta Airlines expands its operations in Australia with a new direct route between Los Angeles and Melbourne, offering an enhanced flight experience on A350-900 aircraft and premium services at LAX
After a prolonged absence, the American aviation giant brings exciting news for Israel's aviation industry, announcing the resumption of flights to Ben Gurion Airport starting March 15
ITA Airways passengers can now earn miles across Lufthansa Group airlines. The airline will soon join Star Alliance, as SkyTeam bids it farewell
An American Eagle flight bound to Washington DC collided with a military helicopter. 60 passengers and 4 crew members were on board. American Eagle: "worried for passengers and crew".' The FAA: "many bodies recovered from the river by rescue teams"
A delegation of Russian tourism wholesalers and airline representatives visits Israel to explore launching a direct flight route from Moscow to Eilat this winter
Holiday Lines owners Arnon Englender and Ami Cohen have decided to begin the licensing process that will turn their two companies into another Israeli airline competing with EL AL, Israir, Arkia, and Air Haifa. Both TUS & Blue Bird plan to continue operations
