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מטוס בואינג 747-436 בריטיש איירווייז שיא מהירות

United and Etihad expand Israel flights as British Airways and Iberia return

25.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
United is adding routes to Chicago and Washington, and Etihad is deploying a larger aircraft on its Abu Dhabi service. The return of two European carriers will further expand international connections, although flight schedules remain subject to security developments.
מטוס של חברת התעופה האמריקאית דלתא איירליינס

Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Delta flight at Ben Gurion Airport

13.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Passengers were evacuated after the aircraft landed in Israel and was moved to an isolated area. No bomb was detected after the plane was scanned.
נחיתת מטוס פליי דובאי בנמל התעופה בן גוריון נתב"ג

Israel blocks Flydubai's return after attempted hijacking

11.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
The airline has extended its suspension of flights to Israel through the end of October after the Transport Ministry refused its request to resume operations. The ministry says it needs full details of the incident before approving a return.
מטוס של חברת פליי דובאי לצד שרת התחבורה מירי רגב

Flydubai passengers prepare lawsuits seeking hundreds of millions of dollars

11.10.26|Golan Hazani
Around 100 of the 174 passengers have authorized a steering committee to coordinate compensation claims against the airline, Israel and potentially other parties.
מטוס בואינג 747-436 בריטיש איירווייז שיא מהירות

British Airways to resume Israel flights as foreign carriers gradually return

07.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
The airline will operate a daily London-Tel Aviv service from October 25, following the return of Delta and United and Air India’s planned resumption in December. 
ניצולי ניסיון החטיפה נוחתים בנתב"ג ברביעי שעבר

The Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes a gap in Israel’s aviation security system

04.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Israeli airlines operate under extensive security requirements and state-funded protections, while foreign carriers carrying the same Israeli passengers face a different set of rules.
המאם אל-המאמי, טייס המשנה העומאני שניסה להשתלט על מטוס פליי דובאי ולרסקו והמטוס הפגוע לאחר הנחיתה

After attempted hijacking, Israel has changed no aviation security procedures

04.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Four days after the Flydubai incident, the Transportation Ministry says it relies on foreign airlines to vet their crews, while acknowledging that Israel has limited oversight of foreign pilots entering the country.  
נחיתת מטוס פליי דובאי בנמל התעופה בן גוריון נתב"ג

Israel suspends Flydubai flights for six days after mid-air attack

30.09.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Decision was coordinated with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as Israel prepares for possible rescue flights by Israeli airlines.
הישראלים שנחתו בסעודיה לאחר הדרמה בטיסת פליי דובאי

“I grabbed the attacker, put him in a chokehold and pulled him out”: Israeli recounts Flydubai cockpit fight

30.09.26|CTech
After hours stranded in Saudi Arabia following the emergency landing, the 174 passengers arrived back in Israel on a replacement Flydubai aircraft, while the Indian captain remained hospitalized.
זנב המטוס נפגע כתוצאה מהצניחה המהירה NYUX PKHHSUCTH

Israel says Omani co-pilot likely tried to crash Flydubai plane: “An undercover security agent assisted in subduing the pilot”

30.09.26|Golan Hazani, Hofit Cohen Ulay, CTech
Following a joint assessment by the IDF, Shin Bet and Mossad, Israeli officials believe the Omani co-pilot attempted to bring down the aircraft before being subdued by the Emirati pilot and passengers, with an undercover security agent also helping to restrain him.
מטוס של חברת פליי דובאי עם אחד הנוסעים

“It was insane”: Flydubai passenger recounts subduing co-pilot after cockpit attack

30.09.26|Golan Hazani, Hofit Cohen Ulay
Tzvika Manes, CEO of Bank Leumi's underwriting arm, was among the passengers who helped restrain the Omani co-pilot after he allegedly stabbed the captain, forcing the Flydubai flight to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
חברת תעופה פליי דובאי Fly Dubai

Flydubai flight carrying Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia after distress signal

30.09.26|CTech
Israel increasingly assesses the incident was not security-related, with preliminary inquiries pointing to a violent altercation between the pilots.
חברת תעופה פליי דובאי Fly Dubai

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert

30.09.26|CTech
The aircraft carrying more than 150 Israelis was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the alert was raised.
מטוס של חברת תעופה דלתא

U.S. airlines return to Israel as foreign carriers rebuild flight capacity

06.09.26|Hofit Cohan Ulay
Delta and United are resuming New York-area routes this week, while Wizz Air and Transavia are adding European flights ahead of the Tishrei holidays after months of disruption. 
העומס בנתב"ג ב-20.8

Ben Gurion’s breakdown was predictable. So why did no one stop it?

23.08.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
A labor dispute brought key airport operations to a halt after weeks of mounting delays and warnings over staffing and capacity. The sides have now called a truce, but the underlying problems remain. 
תורים ב נתב"ג תור נתבג נמל התעופה בן גוריון

Flights resume at Ben Gurion, but airlines warn bags may be left behind

20.08.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
After a two-and-a-half-hour halt caused by severe baggage congestion, operations are gradually returning. But with hundreds of flights delayed and the sorting system overloaded, some passengers are being asked to fly without their luggage. 
ישראלים תקועים בשדה התעופה ב דובאי

Hundreds of Israelis stranded in Dubai as Ben Gurion crisis threatens more cancellations

20.08.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay, CTech
Passengers on a Flydubai connection to Israel have been told it is unclear whether their flight will leave today, while dozens of flights at Ben Gurion remain at risk of cancellation. 
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“Crisis event” declared at Ben Gurion as baggage shutdown delays 140 flights

20.08.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
More than 107,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport on Thursday as baggage operations grind to a halt and huge lines build up across the terminal. 
פוטו ערי אונסקו האנוי ויאטנם

El Al cancels Vietnam route after Shin Bet blocks security approval

13.08.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
The airline had already sold thousands of tickets and invested heavily in the new direct route to Hanoi, which was scheduled to launch in October.