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BREAKING — Austrian Airlines Flight OS82 Declares Emergency Austrian Airlines flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna squawked 7700 and diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria Reports of a possible bomb threat onboard are being investigated The aircraft landed safely in Sofia

🇮🇱🇦🇹🇬🇪 Following reports of a bomb threat onboard, the aircraft has been moved to an isolated stand at Sofia Airport Passengers are disembarking as the aircraft undergoes a comprehensive security inspection

BREAKING A private jet reportedly overran the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) The incident prompted the FAA to halt flights bound for Las Vegas from airports across the western United States

Meet the Boeing Dreamlifter, one of the largest and most unusual-looking cargo planes in the world! It transports massive Boeing 787 Dreamliner parts between manufacturing facilities. Ever wondered where the crew sits on this giant? The cockpit is at the front, and the aircraft also has a separate crew rest area.

Emirates flight EK517 from Dubai (DXB) struck a bird while landing in Delhi (DEL) on October 17, delaying its return flight by approximately 14 hours and 35 minutes. The Boeing 777 required repairs and inspections, leaving passengers facing an overnight delay. Emirates arranged hotel accommodation for affected travellers. The flight eventually departed Delhi at 7:00 AM on October 18. Ever experienced a major flight delay or cancellation? You may be entitled to compensation! WinClaimz makes filing a claim super easy, with a smooth, hassle-free process. Email [email protected] to find out what you could get!

Brussels Airlines’ special Tintin livery was spotted at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) last week! 🇧🇪✈️ 📸 : ivrispotter

A small single-engine Cessna 177A crashed onto a busy intersection in San Jose, California, Saturday afternoon Two adults and a child were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the aircraft came down near Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive No vehicles were struck and the cause remains under investigation

🇩🇪✈️ WASHINGTON ATC BIDS FAREWELL TO LUFTHANSA’S A340-600 Yesterday, Washington Dulles ATC gave Lufthansa’s iconic Airbus A340-600 a heartfelt farewell as it prepared to depart for Frankfurt. The aircraft is currently tracking on LH419, its final scheduled passenger flight before retirement, marking the end of an era for Lufthansa’s legendary four-engine jet. Follow the flight live: https://www.flightradar24.com/DLH419/422f3b64

UPDATE: The aircraft involved in the security alert in Sofia was met by emergency responders and security personnel after parking at a remote stand. All 51 passengers (Empty Flight the Plane can hold 174) and 6 crew members were safely evacuated to the terminal. Initial reports indicate the threat may have been a false alarm following an anonymous call in Vienna. Security inspections are underway, and the aircraft is expected to resume its journey to Vienna shortly after midnight.

ARKIA ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW DESTINATIONS FOR 2027 Arkia is expanding its international network to 40 destinations with five new additions 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines 🇮🇸 Reykjavik, Iceland 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia 🇧🇦 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Iceland has become a hugely popular travel destination, and Arkia is set to become the first Israeli airline to fly there For the first time, Arkia has opened its 2027 flight schedule nearly a year in advance To celebrate, Arkia is offering 20% off flights and vacation packages to all 40 international destinations for bookings through November 3, 2026

LATAM flight LA2424, a Boeing 767-300 flying from Lima (LIM) to São Paulo (GRU), made an emergency descent on October 16 after a reported cabin pressure issue caused oxygen masks to deploy. The aircraft descended approximately 23,000 feet before squawking 7700 and diverting back to Lima. The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported. Passengers were transferred to a replacement aircraft. The incident caused passengers to arrive in São Paulo more than six hours behind schedule. The exact cause remains under investigation.

🪨 A massive 50-ton boulder has been discovered 30 feet beneath the airfield at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) during the airport’s ORDNext expansion project! The rock, approximately 11.5 feet wide and hundreds of millions of years old, is now the subject of a public naming contest, with options including “O’Rock” and “No ORDinary Rock.” Voting is open until November 2.

American Eagle flight AA5089 returned to St. Louis (STL) on October 17 after oxygen masks dropped and haze filled the cabin shortly after takeoff for Philadelphia (PHL). The PSA Airlines CRJ900 landed safely, but passengers were ordered to evacuate, with some reportedly jumping from the wing onto the runway. The flight had already been delayed over two hours due to an engine problem. The cause of the cabin haze remains unknown.

🇺🇸 American Airlines is requiring its 30,000+ flight attendants to complete mandatory credit card sales training, with failure to comply potentially leading to dismissal. The APFA union is pushing back, arguing that the move could redefine flight attendants’ job responsibilities. While selling cards remains voluntary, American’s new employee scoring system may track successful credit card applications.

A LATAM Airlines Airbus A320 suffered an engine fire while departing Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) The aircraft was operating flight LA2302 to Piura when flames and smoke were seen near the left engine Passengers were evacuated with no injuries reported

🇮🇱 EL AL unveiled its next-generation onboard experience at an event this morning, announcing a series of upgrades rolling out from November 2026. 🍽️ Chef Assaf Granit will lead a revamped dining experience, alongside new bedding, luxury amenity kits and personalized in-flight entertainment. 💺 Business Class upgrades include memory foam pillows and mattress toppers on North American flights, bringing enhanced sleep comfort. 📶 Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi is set to begin rolling out in 2027, with complimentary access on equipped flights, subject to terms. 📱 EL AL is also upgrading its app with real-time flight updates and a new travel mode, aiming to deliver a more personalized journey from check-in to landing.

TLV–NYC ROUTE REMAINS QUIET The entire TLV–NYC route is currently very quiet, as most travelers are already back for the new Zman and no midwinter vacation plans have been confirmed yet We received reports that last night’s Israir flight carried just 30 passengers on board No plans for onboard Wi-Fi in the near future, and Miami is not on the horizon for now (despite Israir advertising it)

✈️ An Abu Dhabi Air Force Bombardier 650 was spotted departing TLV today The aircraft was seen heading back to Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪

🇮🇱✈️ CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST ARKIA A class action lawsuit seeking over ₪2.5 million has been filed against Arkia over the cancellation of its planned direct Tel Aviv–Tokyo route The lawsuit alleges misleading advertising, failure to disclose regulatory approval issues in Japan, and violations of passenger rights, with approximately 9,800 travelers potentially affected

🦜✈️ UNUSUAL INCIDENT AT CHICAGO O’HARE AIRPORT A large green exotic bird believed to be a parrot flew loose inside Terminal 5 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on October 13 The bird swooped at passengers near the Air France check-in area before an airport worker captured it and took it to a veterinarian The incident was captured on video and has since gone viral

🇺🇦 Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade released footage of a wounded soldier airlifted by an Ayudag-6 heavy-lift hexacopter drone The soldier was evacuated from a frontline position ground teams could not safely reach Ukraine describes the operation as a world first in battlefield medical evacuation The soldier is reportedly receiving treatment and rehabilitation

🚨 ARKIA FLIGHT IZ992 DECLARES EMERGENCY Arkia flight IZ992, operated by a Hi Fly Airbus A330-300, en route from JFK to TLV, just squawked 7700 near St John’s The aircraft is diverting back toward Canada for an unknown reason, with its destination still unconfirmed

UPDATE Arkia flight IZ992 diverted to Gander International Airport following a medical emergency on board The pilot requested a follow-me vehicle and paramedics to meet the aircraft upon landing and board the plane 🎙️ ATC RECORDINGS OF THE DIVERSION COURTESY OF FEIVISH MICHALOWITZ

🇺🇸✈️ U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived in Israel aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Ramstein Air Base in Germany During his brief visit, Hegseth met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisroel Katz Several Emirati officials were also present at the meeting

🇬🇧🇩🇪 Two German Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets intercepted British Airways flight BA899 on October 17 after the Airbus A321neo (G-TNEH), flying from Paphos 🇨🇾 to London Heathrow 🇬🇧, lost communication with air traffic control near German airspace. The fighters reportedly inspected the cockpit and escorted the aircraft for approximately 15 minutes. Communications were restored, and the aircraft continued to Heathrow, landing safely. The cause of the communication loss remains unknown.

United Airlines’ on-the-ground manager in TLV, Yael Barzilai, is stepping down after 26 years with the American airline Starting her career as a flight attendant, Barzilai played a key role in United’s operations in Israel and relationships across the local aviation industry No successor has yet been announced

flydubai BREAKS WEEKS OF SOCIAL MEDIA SILENCE After going silent on social media on September 18, flydubai published its first post on October 19 nearly a month after the attempted hijacking of flight FZ1037 from Dubai to Tel Aviv The post spoke of “unity, resilience and compassion” but made no direct mention of the serious incident that unfolded on board the aircraft

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Myrtle Beach reportedly encountered a drone flying dangerously close near Lakewood Airport earlier this week The FAA warns drone operators to follow airspace restrictions and give way to manned aircraft Credit @LakewoodScoop

Following the completion of procedures related to the emergency, landing incident, the aircraft departed Gander International Airport for Tel Aviv and landed safely in Israel.

🇨🇦🇪🇸 Air Canada will launch a new Montreal (YUL), Canada–Seville (SVQ), Spain route in September 2027, operating up to four times weekly on the Airbus A321XLR. The seasonal schedule targets spring, fall and early winter, avoiding Seville’s scorching summer temperatures, which can exceed 100°F (38°C), while matching demand for Andalusia’s milder travel seasons. The route will be the only nonstop connection between Seville and North America, with a break from January 8 to February 18 before flights resume.

EL AL is adding five round-trip flights between Tel Aviv and Bangkok in November as demand rises following flydubai’s removal from the Israel schedule The additional flights bring EL AL to a record of around 14 weekly flights on the route with up to three daily departures on certain days operated by Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft Additional LY85 departures from TLV are scheduled for November 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29 with return flights LY86 on November 16, 19, 23, 26 and 30

🇩🇪 Lufthansa will launch its first-ever nonstop service between Columbus (CMH) and Frankfurt (FRA) on May 5, 2027, with three weekly flights operated by a Boeing 787-9 featuring the new Allegris cabins. The new route will offer direct access to Lufthansa’s global network, connecting Ohio to more than 130 destinations via Frankfurt. Tickets go on sale October 20, 2026, marking a major milestone for Columbus’s international connectivity.

BREAKING: BOEING 737 MAX 10 RECEIVES FAA CERTIFICATION 🇺🇸 Boeing announced Today that the FAA has certified the 737 MAX 10, the largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family, clearing the way for commercial deliveries. The aircraft can carry up to 230 passengers, with more than 1,550 orders reported from over 30 customers worldwide. After years of delays and extensive testing, Boeing is preparing to bring its largest 737 MAX variant into airline service.

Atlas Air is getting into the Movember spirit, with mustache markings appearing on its Boeing 747s! Movember is an annual campaign raising awareness of men’s health. Three Atlas Air 747s have received the mustache markings, adding a unique touch to the airline’s iconic jumbo jets!

🇳🇿 AIR NEW ZEALAND FLIGHT REQUESTS MEDICAL HELP IN BRISBANE Air New Zealand flight NZ141, an Airbus A321neo from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE), requested medical assistance after a flight attendant became ill and needed oxygen. The aircraft briefly circled before landing safely in Brisbane on October 19, about an hour late. Medical staff were waiting to assist the crew member.

The Aron of the Rosh Yeshiva of Denver, Rav Yisroel Meir Kagan Z״L, is arriving at BLM Airport near Lakewood, New Jersey, for the levaya The aron is being flown from Denver aboard a Falcon 9000, arranged by Para Flight Aviation

ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHT DIVERTS AFTER TWO ABORTED LANDING ATTEMPTS Alaska Airlines Flight AS489, a Boeing 737 MAX 9 (N931AK), bound from Seattle (SEA) to Ontario, California (ONT), aborted two landing attempts early Friday, October 16, due to severe windshear and gusts reportedly exceeding 40 knots. The crew diverted to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), landing safely at 3:08 AM PDT. No injuries were reported. A Prime Air cargo flight also prepared for a possible diversion but ultimately landed safely at Ontario.

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FlyAll has signed a new partnership with Air Haifa, allowing cardholders to redeem accumulated funds toward flights and additional services across all Air Haifa destinations The agreement covers flights to Greece and Cyprus, as well as domestic routes in Israel, including Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat Air Haifa joins El Al, Arkia and Israir as the fourth Israeli airline available through FlyAll, alongside international airlines and other travel services