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El Al Urges Israel to Block Wizz Air Base at Ben Gurion

El Al has formally asked the Israeli government to reject any plan by Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air to establish an operational base at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, warning such a move would undermine national security and the resilience of Israel’s aviation sector.

2025-08-14T01:20:57.295765-07:00

Associated Press

El Al’s Paris office defaced with red paint and anti-Israel graffiti amid Gaza conflict protests

2025-08-07T04:58:39.729334-07:00

Reuters

France blocks Israeli defense exhibitors at Paris Air Show amid diplomatic row

2025-06-16T01:12:47.303991-07:00

Skift

Israel-Iran Conflict Shutters Middle East Airspace, Stranding Tens of Thousands

2025-06-16T20:05:57.483046-07:00

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Reuters

Israel to buy two Boeing KC-46A tankers in ~$500M U.S.-funded deal Israel announced it will acquire two additional Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial-refuelling and transport aircraft in a deal worth roughly $500 million, financed with U.S. military aid. The Ministry of Defense says the purchase would bring the Israeli Air Force's KC-46 fleet to six and is subject to government approval.

2025-08-20T08:57:04.140243-07:00

Israel to buy two Boeing KC-46A tankers in ~$500M U.S.-funded deal

Aviation Week

Israel to buy Xtend drones to equip ground forces Israel’s Defense Ministry says it will buy drones from domestic provider Xtend to equip its ground forces. The procurement will field Xtend unmanned systems with army units and continues Israel’s pattern of sourcing tactical UAS from local defence firms.

2025-08-20T04:24:30.014202-07:00

Israel to buy Xtend drones to equip ground forces

Bloomberg

Saudia in Advanced Talks to Fit 140-Plus Jets with SpaceX’s Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Saudia’s flag carrier is nearing a deal with SpaceX to install Starlink across its fleet of more than 140 aircraft, expanding Musk’s in-flight connectivity footprint following recent rollouts in Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Bahrain, Yemen and Israel.

2025-08-14T06:40:21.156242-07:00

Saudia in Advanced Talks to Fit 140-Plus Jets with SpaceX’s Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi

Aviation A2Z

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El Al Urges Israel to Block Wizz Air Base at Ben Gurion El Al has formally asked the Israeli government to reject any plan by Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air to establish an operational base at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, warning such a move would undermine national security and the resilience of Israel’s aviation sector.

2025-08-14T01:20:57.295765-07:00

El Al Urges Israel to Block Wizz Air Base at Ben Gurion

SpaceWatch Global

Israel Space Agency names Dr. Shimrit Tirosh Maman as first female chairperson Israel Space Agency has named Dr. Shimrit Tirosh Maman as its new chairperson, making her the first woman to lead the agency. Dr. Tirosh Maman will guide ISA’s strategic direction amid efforts to deepen international partnerships, advance satellite and lunar exploration programs, and boost Israel’s role in global space initiatives.

2025-08-10T23:07:53.005312-07:00

Israel Space Agency names Dr. Shimrit Tirosh Maman as first female chairperson

Associated Press

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El Al’s Paris office defaced with red paint and anti-Israel graffiti amid Gaza conflict protests Israeli flag carrier El Al reported its Paris office was vandalized overnight with red paint and anti-Israel graffiti, including slogans such as “Genocide Airlines.” The airline condemned the incident as “deeply disturbing,” underscoring how the Gaza conflict is increasingly spilling over into aviation assets and personnel security.

2025-08-07T04:58:39.729334-07:00

El Al’s Paris office defaced with red paint and anti-Israel graffiti amid Gaza conflict protests

The Aviationist

Top Aces Debuts F-16 in Su-57 ‘Felon’-Inspired Adversary Livery Top Aces’ newly painted ex-Israeli Air Force F-16 made its debut flight Aug. 4 in a scheme mimicking Russia’s Su-57 “Felon” stealth fighter. The adversary air contractor says the livery enhances threat replication for pilot training against fifth-generation air threats.

2025-08-04T14:07:48.306457-07:00

Top Aces Debuts F-16 in Su-57 ‘Felon’-Inspired Adversary Livery

Jerusalem Post

Israel Air Force to Receive KC-46A Tankers by 2026, Enabling 11,830 km Refuelling Reach The Israel Air Force will take delivery of Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tankers by 2026, offering an 11,830 km operational range and 207,000 lb fuel offload to support extended deep-strike and air superiority missions across the Middle East.

2025-07-31T21:04:22.240187-07:00

Israel Air Force to Receive KC-46A Tankers by 2026, Enabling 11,830 km Refuelling Reach

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