Aircraft
El Al expands in a big way: Here’s what’s planned for the new fleet
El Al is purchasing six Boeing 787-9 aircraft with an option for six more. Some will be upgraded to the 787-10 model, with the fleet expected to grow from 17 aircraft to 28 by decade’s end.
Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks
IDF strikes three Tehran airports, targets dozens of Iranian fighter jets in attacks
USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to dock for repairs after 30-hour fire on board
Twenty thousand Israelis still stranded abroad as Operation Roaring Lion develops
The only Israeli airline that can carry out the mission on a significant scale is El Al, which has the largest fleet of wide-body aircraft in Israel, including Dreamliners and Boeing 777s.
The pilot’s eyes: The helmet-mounted display system developed in Israel
The F-35’s advanced helmet lets pilots see through the aircraft using panoramic cameras and sensors that project data directly to their eyes, eliminating the need to look down at cockpit instruments.
US Air Force boosts B-21 Raider production by 25% to speed operational rollout
US Air Force announces, in midst of Operation Epic Fury, that production of the fleet of 100 bombers to increase in pace
'I'm proud of you': Air Force comm. congratulates pilot who downed Iranian jet in Tehran dogfight
“I’m proud of you,” Bar added, urging them to return safely, rest briefly, and prepare for the next mission.
Airlines keep canceling flights across Middle East as region's airspace remains closed
Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar remained virtually empty.
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier: everything you need to know - explainer
The massive ship is more than a platform for launching aircraft: it's a technological fortress designed to project American power anywhere in the world.
America's deadliest fighter jet: F-22 fleet lands in Israel, sending clear message to Iran
The F-22 fleet is the latest addition to the arsenal that the US has amassed in the region over the last few weeks.
US deploys EC-130H electronic warfare aircraft to Middle East as forces gather in region
Although it is an older aircraft, the EC-130H Compass Call is considered an "ace" when it comes to electronic warfare.
US House narrowly fails to pass aviation safety bill drafted after deadly 2025 crash
According to the NTSB, safety equipment required by the ROTOR Act would have prevented the January 2025 midair collision between an American Eagle regional jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter.
Four Iranian civilians killed after military helicopter crashes into market
The helicopter struck a market stall at 9:09 a.m. local time, killing the pilot, the co-pilot, and two vendors.
