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AerCap delivers first two IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSFs to Kalitta Air under seven-aircraft lease

AerCap has delivered the first two IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter aircraft to Kalitta Air — including the programme's prototype certification aircraft — as part of a seven-aircraft lease package. The deliveries follow FAA and Israeli certification and Kalitta will begin commercial service in October.

2025-09-15T04:02:32.043002-07:00

Times of Israel

Netanyahu's 'Wing of Zion' avoids most European airspace en route to New York amid ICC arrest warrant

2025-09-25T07:16:20.964241-07:00

Times of Israel

Turkey closes ports and airspace to Israeli official flights, bans arms transits

2025-08-29T07:44:30.789316-07:00

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

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Shephard Media

US Army awards $982M contract for Hero-120 loitering munitions amid surge in demand The US Army awarded a $982 million contract to procure Hero-120 loitering munitions, each fitted with a 4.5 kg multi-purpose warhead optimised against armoured targets. The system is manufactured in the U.S. by Mistral in partnership with Israel’s Uvision as operational demand rises.

2025-10-06T01:48:46.880154-07:00

US Army awards $982M contract for Hero-120 loitering munitions amid surge in demand

Jerusalem Post

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar requests retirement after four-year tenure Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar has asked to retire after four years as Israel Air Force chief, N12 reported, despite IDF efforts to retain him. His requested departure comes amid ongoing IAF operations against Hamas and Hezbollah and heightened tensions with Iran, creating a leadership gap during active operations.

2025-10-05T17:00:24.453393-07:00

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar requests retirement after four-year tenure

en.globes.co.il

Commcrete raises $29M to scale handheld tactical satellite‑communications terminals Israeli startup Commcrete closed $29 million in combined Seed and Series A financing, including a $21 million Series A led by Greenfield Partners. The funds will scale development and production of ultra‑compact, handheld tactical satellite communications terminals for defence and government users.

2025-09-30T08:01:58.004306-07:00

Commcrete raises $29M to scale handheld tactical satellite‑communications terminals

koreatimes.co.kr

South Korea selects L3Harris‑led team with IAI‑Elta and Korean Air for Global 6500 AEW&C to supplement E‑7 fleet Seoul has selected an L3Harris‑led consortium including IAI‑Elta and Korean Air to supply a Global 6500‑based AEW&C aircraft for its AEW&C II programme. The type will supplement South Korea’s four Boeing E‑7s; L3Harris beat Saab on lower operating costs and greater Korean industrial participation.

2025-09-30T04:53:47.290803-07:00

South Korea selects L3Harris‑led team with IAI‑Elta and Korean Air for Global 6500 AEW&C to supplement E‑7 fleet

AINonline

BIRD Aerosystems secures Israeli STC to convert King Air 350C for ISR missions BIRD Aerosystems has received an Israeli CAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the King Air 350C, clearing the platform for sensor, communications and mission-system retrofits to perform intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles. The STC streamlines conversions for military and government operators seeking affordable, turboprop ISR aircraft.

2025-09-25T10:00:18.223542-07:00

BIRD Aerosystems secures Israeli STC to convert King Air 350C for ISR missions

Times of Israel

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Netanyahu's 'Wing of Zion' avoids most European airspace en route to New York amid ICC arrest warrant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Ben Gurion aboard the state Boeing 767 'Wing of Zion' for JFK, flying an unusual route that largely avoided French, Spanish and Portuguese airspace by routing via the Strait of Gibraltar. Officials gave no formal reason; an ICC arrest warrant exists.

2025-09-25T07:16:20.964241-07:00

Netanyahu's 'Wing of Zion' avoids most European airspace en route to New York amid ICC arrest warrant

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF F-15Es Used Laser‑Guided Bombs to Try to Shoot Down Iranian Drones Over Israel in April 2024 In April 2024, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles attempted to blunt an Iranian attack on Israel by employing laser‑guided bombs as an improvised air‑to‑air counter‑drone measure, targeting incoming Iranian loitering munitions. The action illustrates an ad hoc tactical response to swarming low‑signature UAV threats.

2025-09-23T16:44:19.520510-07:00

USAF F-15Es Used Laser‑Guided Bombs to Try to Shoot Down Iranian Drones Over Israel in April 2024

Reuters

El Al CFO Yancale Shahar to retire in November; deputy named as successor El Al Israel Airlines said CFO Yancale Shahar will retire in November after 19 years with the carrier. The airline said his deputy will take over as chief financial officer, marking a scheduled leadership handover in its finance function.

2025-09-21T10:00:14.611797-07:00

El Al CFO Yancale Shahar to retire in November; deputy named as successor

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