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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

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

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

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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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

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

euro-sd.com

DSEI 2025: Orbit debuts MPT30Ka compact Ka‑band SATCOM On‑The‑Move terminal At DSEI 2025 Israel’s Orbit unveiled the MPT30Ka, a compact Ka‑band SATCOM On‑The‑Move (SOTM) multi‑purpose terminal designed to provide persistent beyond‑line‑of‑sight connectivity for mobile military and government platforms. The portable unit targets tactical communications where small form‑factor, high‑throughput links are required.

2025-09-13T10:43:52.173474-07:00

DSEI 2025: Orbit debuts MPT30Ka compact Ka‑band SATCOM On‑The‑Move terminal

Associated Press

Satellite images show intensified construction near Dimona at site linked to Israel's suspected nuclear program Satellite images show intensified construction at the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center near Dimona, Israel. Analysts say the work — a major new structure — could be a reactor or a weapons-assembly facility, renewing international questions over Israel's long-held policy of nuclear ambiguity.

2025-09-02T21:33:06.621029-07:00

Satellite images show intensified construction near Dimona at site linked to Israel's suspected nuclear program

Jerusalem Post

Israel launches Ofek-19 reconnaissance satellite; unannounced launch sparks domestic alarm Israel launched its latest spy satellite, Ofek-19, into orbit from an undisclosed site, the Defence Ministry said, as part of broader investments to expand surveillance across the Middle East. The unannounced launch reportedly triggered public alarm in parts of the country where residents mistook it for a missile launch.

2025-09-02T13:32:08.257948-07:00

Israel launches Ofek-19 reconnaissance satellite; unannounced launch sparks domestic alarm

Times of Israel

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Turkey closes ports and airspace to Israeli official flights, bans arms transits Turkey's foreign minister announced Ankara has closed national airspace and ports to Israeli government/official aircraft and ships, and has banned arms shipments bound for Israel from transiting Turkish territory. The move follows Ankara's denunciation of Israel’s Gaza offensive, including a May suspension of trade ties, deepening the bilateral rupture.

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

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

Airways Magazine

KLM to resume Amsterdam–Tel Aviv service Sept. 28 with seven weekly 737-900 flights KLM will resume scheduled Amsterdam–Tel Aviv services from 28 September, operating seven weekly rotations using Boeing 737-900 aircraft. The reinstated route will provide regular connectivity between Schiphol and Ben Gurion with daily frequencies across the week, supporting passenger demand and network recovery.

2025-08-26T06:52:39.995695-07:00

KLM to resume Amsterdam–Tel Aviv service Sept. 28 with seven weekly 737-900 flights

en.globes.co.il

Germany approves purchase of 90 Rafael Litening 5 targeting pods (€358m) for Eurofighter Typhoons Germany's parliament has authorised the procurement of 90 Rafael Litening 5 targeting pods for the Luftwaffe's Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, a deal Rafael values at about €358 million. The pods will enhance precision-strike sensing and reconnaissance for the Typhoon fleet and improve targeting interoperability in NATO missions.

2025-08-26T04:24:36.285032-07:00

Germany approves purchase of 90 Rafael Litening 5 targeting pods (€358m) for Eurofighter Typhoons

Forbes

Middle Eastern air forces embrace tanker fleets to extend operational reach Middle Eastern air forces increasingly prize aerial refuelling — acquiring and operating tanker fleets to extend strike reach, sustain air superiority and support expeditionary missions beyond home bases. Israel isn’t the only state building this capability; tankers are reshaping regional operational options.

2025-08-24T09:34:18.107088-07:00

Middle Eastern air forces embrace tanker fleets to extend operational reach

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