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Israel courts Emirates for Tel Aviv–New York and Tel Aviv–Bangkok seventh-freedom flights to restore Dubai connectivity

Israel’s Ministry of Transportation is reportedly offering Emirates a package to launch seventh-freedom nonstop services from Tel Aviv to New York and Bangkok, aiming to restore Dubai-linked travel capacity. The proposal comes as Gulf-Israel competition remains muted amid ongoing geopolitical and security pressures.

2026-05-18T14:09:33.042783-07:00

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Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens

2026-05-13T10:59:04.675974-07:00

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Israel signs $34M Elbit/Cyclone contract to add extended-range external fuel tanks to F-35I “Adir”

2026-05-14T02:37:13.070339-07:00

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Israel approves additional F-35 and F-15I buys, backing two new fighter squadrons and a 350 billion-shekel defense-manufacturing

2026-05-03T02:57:03.011627-07:00

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Israel courts Emirates for Tel Aviv–New York and Tel Aviv–Bangkok seventh-freedom flights to restore Dubai connectivity Israel’s Ministry of Transportation is reportedly offering Emirates a package to launch seventh-freedom nonstop services from Tel Aviv to New York and Bangkok, aiming to restore Dubai-linked travel capacity. The proposal comes as Gulf-Israel competition remains muted amid ongoing geopolitical and security pressures.

2026-05-18T14:09:33.042783-07:00

Israel courts Emirates for Tel Aviv–New York and Tel Aviv–Bangkok seventh-freedom flights to restore Dubai connectivity

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Israel signs $34M Elbit/Cyclone contract to add extended-range external fuel tanks to F-35I “Adir” Israel’s Ministry of Defense has contracted Cyclone, Elbit Systems’ wholly owned subsidiary, in a deal worth more than $34 million to develop and integrate extended-range external fuel-tank capability for the F-35I “Adir.” Israel says the modification is intended to increase endurance and reduce reliance on tanker aircraft.

2026-05-14T02:37:13.070339-07:00

Israel signs $34M Elbit/Cyclone contract to add extended-range external fuel tanks to F-35I “Adir”

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Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat Israir is confronting a proposed Shabbat boycott, a consumer-led challenge tied to how the airline operates during the Jewish day of rest. The threat adds to the reputational and operational risks airlines face amid heightened security and traffic constraints affecting Israel’s aviation system.

2026-05-13T23:09:01.284126-07:00

Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat

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Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens Lufthansa Group will gradually restart flights to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion: Wizz Air resumes on 28 May, Austrian on 1 June, followed by Lufthansa and Swiss on 1 July, with Eurowings among the later group restorations. The schedule follows a comprehensive safety assessment after EASA softened its operating advisory in Israel’s airspace amid the Iran–Israel conflict.

2026-05-13T10:59:04.675974-07:00

Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens

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Israel seeks alternative low-cost carrier for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after stalled talks with Wizz Air Israel’s government is looking for other carriers to assume the role of a “local” low-cost operator based at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion, after discussions with Wizz Air have repeatedly stalled. The move comes as operators continue to adjust networks and capacity under the heightened regional security environment.

2026-05-07T23:30:02.182870-07:00

Israel seeks alternative low-cost carrier for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after stalled talks with Wizz Air

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New bidder surfaces in Arkia ownership process, adding pressure to Israel’s airline consolidation talks A new bidder has emerged for Israel’s Arkia, injecting fresh competitive momentum into the carrier’s ownership process. The development adds another contender as stakeholders assess the path forward for Arkia’s capital structure and strategic options.

2026-05-05T23:16:59.606499-07:00

New bidder surfaces in Arkia ownership process, adding pressure to Israel’s airline consolidation talks

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India picks Boeing 767 tanker conversions via Israel Aerospace Industries over KC-46 cost rationale India has chosen Boeing 767 tanker conversions delivered through a partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries, passing over the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. The decision is framed as cost-driven fleet planning, reshaping India’s aerial-refuelling recapitalisation approach and setting a new pathway for how the program is industrialised.

2026-05-04T09:11:05.092211-07:00

India picks Boeing 767 tanker conversions via Israel Aerospace Industries over KC-46 cost rationale

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Israel approves additional F-35 and F-15I buys, backing two new fighter squadrons and a 350 billion-shekel defense-manufacturing Israel’s defense ministry has given final approval to procure two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing, worth tens of billions of shekels. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also directed a 350 billion-shekel investment to boost advanced local defense manufacturing, citing a “crushing air superiority” posture after the Iran air war.

2026-05-03T02:57:03.011627-07:00

Israel approves additional F-35 and F-15I buys, backing two new fighter squadrons and a 350 billion-shekel defense-manufacturing

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Israel courts Emirates for Tel Aviv–New York and Tel Aviv–Bangkok seventh-freedom flights to restore Dubai connectivity

Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens

Israel signs $34M Elbit/Cyclone contract to add extended-range external fuel tanks to F-35I “Adir”

Israel approves additional F-35 and F-15I buys, backing two new fighter squadrons and a 350 billion-shekel defense-manufacturing

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