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El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure

El Al is activating rescue flights to repatriate thousands of passengers stranded after the closure of Ben Gurion's airspace, prioritizing affected travelers and suspending ticket sales. The carrier has applied for approval to fly evacuees to Egypt and Jordan to enable cross-border land repatriation.

2026-03-02T07:31:36.212871-08:00

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

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IDF fields RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles on F‑16I Sufas ahead of strikes on Iran

2026-03-01T04:46:18.153891-08:00

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US Embassy in Jerusalem urges non‑essential staff and families to depart Israel while commercial flights remain available

2026-02-27T04:06:36.311342-08:00

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El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure El Al is activating rescue flights to repatriate thousands of passengers stranded after the closure of Ben Gurion's airspace, prioritizing affected travelers and suspending ticket sales. The carrier has applied for approval to fly evacuees to Egypt and Jordan to enable cross-border land repatriation.

2026-03-02T07:31:36.212871-08:00

El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure

Air Data News

IDF fields RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles on F‑16I Sufas ahead of strikes on Iran The Israel Defense Forces released images of Israeli Air Force F‑16I Sufa fighters fitted with RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles ahead of large‑scale strikes on Iran. The photos confirm operational carriage of the new stand‑off munition on frontline combat jets and underscore changes to Israel's strike posture.

2026-03-01T04:46:18.153891-08:00

IDF fields RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles on F‑16I Sufas ahead of strikes on Iran

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes Israel has begun relocating civilian aircraft outside its territory as emergency measures tied to ongoing military operations, the Transport Ministry said. National carrier El Al suspended its Shabbat observance to reposition aircraft from Tel Aviv amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes and related security threats.

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

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Israeli F-15 ‘Baz’ fighters escorted a B-52 while carrying older-era air-to-air missiles Photos show Israel's modified F-15 'Baz' fighters escorting a US B-52 while carrying an eclectic mix of air-to-air missiles, including older-era rounds. The images underscore the Baz fleet's bespoke loadouts and its role patrolling Israeli airspace during allied bomber transits.

2026-02-28T03:12:23.980960-08:00

Israeli F-15 ‘Baz’ fighters escorted a B-52 while carrying older-era air-to-air missiles

AeroTime

US Embassy in Jerusalem urges non‑essential staff and families to depart Israel while commercial flights remain available The US Embassy in Jerusalem has advised non‑emergency U.S. government personnel and their family members to leave Israel while commercial flights remain available. The guidance is a precautionary operational change reflecting security concerns and urges use of existing commercial routes for departure now.

2026-02-27T04:06:36.311342-08:00

US Embassy in Jerusalem urges non‑essential staff and families to depart Israel while commercial flights remain available

FlightGlobal

Elbit to equip Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks with Helmet Display and Tracking Systems Elbit Systems will supply its Helmet Display and Tracking System (HDTS) for the Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk fleet, giving aircrews helmet‑mounted symbology and tracking to improve situational awareness in degraded‑visual environments, including brownouts, and support safer low‑level operations.

2026-02-26T21:10:45.559107-08:00

Elbit to equip Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks with Helmet Display and Tracking Systems

FlightGlobal

El Al FY2025 net profit down ~25% to $403–410M after weak Q4; shekel strength and regional conflict weigh El Al's 2025 net profit fell about 25–26% to roughly $403–410 million following a weak fourth quarter. Management cited returning foreign carriers that eroded market share, a stronger shekel that cut ~$77 million of profit, and the six‑month‑old regional conflict as key headwinds.

2026-02-25T06:14:50.548617-08:00

El Al FY2025 net profit down ~25% to $403–410M after weak Q4; shekel strength and regional conflict weigh

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El Al faces 110 million‑shekel fine from competition commission over alleged hangar‑market abuse Israel's competition commission is considering a roughly 110 million‑shekel (about $35 million) fine against flag‑carrier El Al over alleged exploitation of its dominant position in the passenger aircraft hangar market. The proposed penalty creates fresh regulatory and financial pressure on the airline.

2026-02-24T07:35:11.438818-08:00

El Al faces 110 million‑shekel fine from competition commission over alleged hangar‑market abuse

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El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

IDF fields RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles on F‑16I Sufas ahead of strikes on Iran

US Embassy in Jerusalem urges non‑essential staff and families to depart Israel while commercial flights remain available

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