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🚨 PLANE CRASHES ON INTERSTATE 80 IN NEVADA A Seawind 3000, a single-engine amphibious aircraft, crashed onto westbound Interstate 80 near Patrick, Nevada, east of Reno this morning The pilot was reportedly the only person aboard, and no major injuries were reported. A car was also struck, but its driver was uninjured. Authorities reported a fuel leak of approximately 40–50 gallons, prompting road closures as emergency crews responded. The NTSB is investigating the incident. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Ben Gurion Airport’s international passenger traffic has nearly fully recovered, reaching just 1% below September 2023 levels, while international passenger flights increased by 1%. Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia saw international passenger numbers surge by 74% compared with September 2023. However, competition has declined sharply, with 31 foreign airlines that operated at TLV in September 2023 having since suspended scheduled passenger flights. El Al’s growing market share and reduced foreign airline presence have increased concentration across both passenger and air cargo markets.

United Airlines is getting ready to resume additional U.S. routes from Tel Aviv next week, as previously reported by Runway 972 News. Chicago O’Hare (ORD) returns Monday, October 26, with 4 weekly flights, followed by Washington Dulles (IAD) on Wednesday, October 28, with 3 weekly flights. Newark (EWR) will increase to 3 daily flights on select days starting November 4, with additional Boeing 787-9 service. San Francisco (SFO) is scheduled to resume March 30, 2027, with 3 weekly Boeing 787-9 flights.

EL AL Flight LY27, en route from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Newark (EWR), is currently diverting to Paris (CDG). The diversion is reportedly due to one of the pilots feeling unwell. Further updates to follow.

UNITED UA91 RETURNS TO GATE AT TLV Tonight, United Airlines flight UA91 from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Newark (EWR) was preparing for takeoff when a passenger reportedly realized she couldn’t find her passport, prompting the aircraft to return to the gate. The flight ultimately departed approximately 1.5 hours late.

EL AL Flight LY27, en route from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Newark (EWR), is currently diverting to Paris (CDG). The diversion is reportedly due to one of the pilots feeling unwell. Further updates to follow.

El Al flight LY027 from Newark to Tel Aviv diverted to Paris after one of the pilots became unwell, and the flight was subsequently canceled. The flight is rescheduled as LY023 from Paris CDG to Newark on Motzaei Shabbos, October 24, at 23:45. Passengers not Shomer Shabbos are being offered alternative flights to the US with other airlines. El Al has provided hotel accommodations for Frum passengers remaining in Paris over Shabbos, while Chabad is ensuring frum passengers have everything they need for Shabbos.

Antonov An-124 Cargo Aircraft Catches Fire During Landing in Japan A Ukrainian Antonov Airlines An-124 cargo aircraft caught fire in its rear section while landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport near Nagoya, Japan. Fire crews rushed to the runway, while the aircraft, arriving from Alaska, was able to taxi to its parking stand under its own power. Japanese authorities are investigating the cause, with an initial suspicion pointing to a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit (APU).

Moscow Airspace Disrupted by Drone Threats Moscow’s four major airports faced severe disruptions Friday amid reported drone threats, with at least 120 flights delayed and more than 10 incoming aircraft reportedly diverted. Emirates EK133, an Airbus A380 operating from Dubai to Moscow Domodedovo, was placed in a prolonged holding pattern south of the capital. More than three hours after its scheduled arrival, the aircraft had still not landed as restrictions continued across the region. Unverified reports also described drone debris and balloons carrying payloads near Sheremetyevo Airport.

South Jersey : PILOT AIRLIFTED AFTER SMALL AIRCRAFT CRASH A small aircraft crashed at Flying W Airport in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey, shortly after 9:00 a.m. this morning The pilot was injured and airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

UNITED AIRLINES BOEING 777 DROPS OVER 3,000 FEET United Airlines Flight UA1157 from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) encountered severe turbulence during descent on October 21. Four flight attendants were injured, with one transported to the hospital for further treatment. The Boeing 777 landed safely at LAX with all 190 passengers reported unharmed. The FAA is investigating the incident.

An unusual visitor to Israel: A Boeing 737-76N operated by British aviation company 2Excel Aviation arrived in Tel Aviv this morning from Cairo on a special flight. 2Excel is not a regular passenger airline and does not generally operate scheduled commercial flights to Israel. The company specializes in charter operations and provides aviation services for government, defence, and commercial clients. Its operations include aerial surveillance, maritime patrol, search and rescue support, oil-spill monitoring, and other specialized missions, alongside aircraft engineering and maintenance services. Later today, the aircraft departed Tel Aviv for Paphos, Cyprus, before continuing to Bournemouth in southern England.

A Jetstar passenger was banned by both Jetstar and Qantas after inflating his life jacket during the safety demonstration on a flight from Sydney to Adelaide. The incident forced the airline to reset the life jacket to ensure it was still functioning properly. Police met the aircraft upon arrival, highlighting the seriousness of tampering with aircraft safety equipment. Airlines warn that interfering with emergency equipment can have serious consequences.

✈️ A BUSY SUNDAY AHEAD FOR ISRAELI AVIATION Several important aviation developments are expected tomorrow, Sunday, October 25! 🇬🇧 BRITISH AIRWAYS British Airways is scheduled to resume flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Tel Aviv (TLV), with direct flights returning. 🇪🇸 IBERIA Iberia is also scheduled to resume flights between Madrid (MAD) and Tel Aviv (TLV), initially with a technical stop in Athens (ATH). Starting December 5, the airline is expected to begin operating the route nonstop. 🇺🇸 EL AL EL AL is expected to resume nonstop flights between Tel Aviv (TLV) and San Francisco (SFO) after more than six years, with three weekly flights planned. 🇮🇱 AIR HAIFA Air Haifa is expected to launch flights between Tel Aviv (TLV) and Eilat (ETM), marking its first route operating entirely outside its Haifa hub.

Four Philippine Air Force pilots were killed Friday, October 23, when two SF-260 trainer aircraft collided midair during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, south of Manila. Both aircraft crashed inside the base perimeter at approximately 3:51 p.m. local time, with no other casualties reported. The Philippine Air Force has temporarily grounded its entire SF-260 fleet while an investigation into the cause gets underway. The tragedy follows a similar fatal training accident in May that killed two Philippine Air Force pilots.

⚡ A LATAM Airlines flight LA341 from Antofagasta (ANF) to Santiago (SCL) was struck by lightning on October 20, with the flash captured on video inside the cabin. The aircraft continued its flight and landed safely, with no injuries reported. Commercial aircraft are designed to withstand lightning strikes, with protective systems that help channel electrical current around the aircraft’s exterior.

🇺🇸 US Footage – Ovda Airbase? Today, October 24, US Central Command released a video showing an F-35 taking off. Social media users claim the footage was filmed at Ovda Airbase in southern Israel, but this has not been officially confirmed.

🇺🇸 A US Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport aircraft, tail number 86-0017, was spotted over the Arabian Sea heading northwest, reportedly departing from Diego Garcia. The heavy-lift aircraft can transport troops, military vehicles, and oversized equipment.

El Al’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been spotted, reportedly set to be named “Am Yisrael Chai.”

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo (N669FR) sucked a ground crew member’s hat into an engine inlet at Orlando (MCO) on Monday, October 19, while preparing for Flight F91055 to Cleveland (CLE). Maintenance inspected the engine and retrieved the hat, finding no damage that prevented departure. The aircraft took off approximately 30 minutes behind schedule and continued to Cleveland without further disruption.

🌪️ FLIGHT TO NOWHERE: RYANAIR RETURNS TO BARCELONA AFTER STORM ✈️ Ryanair flight FR3121 departed Barcelona (BCN) for Paris Beauvais (BVA) on Friday, October 23, but severe weather from Storm Aousten forced the Boeing 737-800 (EI-EPD) to turn back. After holding for around 25 minutes, the crew decided it was unsafe to land in Beauvais amid reported wind gusts exceeding 47 knots. The aircraft landed safely back in Barcelona around three hours after takeoff, having completed a flight to nowhere.

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ON THIS DAY: OCTOBER 24 — CONCORDE’S FINAL COMMERCIAL FLIGHT 23 years ago today, on October 24, 2003, British Airways Concorde G-BOAG landed at London Heathrow (LHR) from New York JFK, marking the end of supersonic passenger service. Flying at speeds of up to Mach 2, Concorde could cross the Atlantic in around 3.5 hours, carrying 100 passengers in extraordinary style. Its final arrival was accompanied by two other British Airways Concordes in a memorable farewell at Heathrow. Concorde made its final flight of any kind on November 26, 2003, closing a remarkable chapter in aviation history.

✈️ American Airlines Flight Returns to Miami After Passenger Dispute American Airlines flight AA339, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 bound for Georgetown, Guyana, returned to Miami on October 22 after a passenger reportedly threatened a flight attendant during a dispute over water. Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali was among the passengers onboard. Police determined the incident involved a verbal dispute, with no physical assault. The passenger was removed, and the flight later departed more than four hours behind schedule.

✈️ Riyadh Air Moves Flights — Passengers Face 4.5-Hour Bus Ride Starting October 25, selected Riyadh Air flights will operate from Al Qassim Airport (ELQ) instead of Riyadh. Affected routes include London, Cairo, Jeddah, Dhaka, Lahore and Islamabad. Passengers will receive hotel check-in in Riyadh and a complimentary 4.5-hour bus transfer to Al Qassim Airport.

🇺🇸🇳🇱🇫🇷 The U.S. Department of Transportation fined KLM $320,000 and Air France $105,000 over flights operating below the permitted altitude over Iraq under Delta’s code. KLM operated more than 100 such flights, while Air France operated over 30 between 2022 and 2025. Both airlines cited instructions from Iraqi air traffic controllers, arguing the descents were necessary due to conflicting traffic.

🇮🇱 Israir CEO Uri Sirkis says more passengers have been arriving in Israel than leaving Ben Gurion Airport in recent days. He attributes the trend to Israelis returning home to participate in the upcoming elections and vote.

🇮🇹 ITA Airways Adds Third Daily Rome–Tel Aviv Flight ITA Airways is restoring its third daily flight between Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Tel Aviv (TLV), joining its two existing daily services. The additional flights begin today, October 25, with Airbus A321neo aircraft offering Business, Premium Economy and Economy, expanding connections via Rome.

Strong Winds Disrupt Amsterdam Schiphol for Second Consecutive Day Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is facing a second day of flight cancellations and delays on Sunday, October 25, due to strong winds in the Netherlands. KLM and other airlines have canceled flights to major European destinations, including London, Paris, Zurich, Oslo, Brussels and Dublin. Eurocontrol previously restricted arrivals to as few as 35 per hour, while KLM canceled 22 flights on Saturday. The airport remains operational, but further delays and cancellations are possible as airlines work to restore normal schedules.

🇮🇱✈️ 🇬🇷Air Haifa Launches 2 New Routes Air Haifa launched a new twice-weekly route from Haifa (HFA) to Thessaloniki (SKG) on Sunday, October 25, as part of its winter schedule. The airline also launched a new TLV–Ramon (ETM) route with two daily flights, increasing to three in November, with introductory fares from ₪79 one way.

JFK RUNWAY RUN 2026 The annual JFK Runway Run took place this morning, giving participants a rare opportunity to run 5K on an actual airport runway. Over 70 Yidden participated in this unique aviation experience! 📸 Let us know if you were part of it!

🇺🇸✈️ 🇳🇴SAS Flight Turns Back Over the Atlantic SAS flight SK916 from New York JFK to Copenhagen diverted to Newark on October 23 after a suspected technical issue aboard its Airbus A330-300. The aircraft landed safely at EWR after more than 3.5 hours in the air, leaving over 100 passengers stranded overnight. Passengers reportedly faced delays receiving updates and accessing their checked luggage, with hotel arrangements coming after midnight. SAS asked passengers to arrange their own hotels, offering reimbursement of up to €250 per room.

✈️ Jet2 Boeing 737-800 Veers Off Runway in Birmingham This afternoon, Jet2 flight LS1310 from Venice to Birmingham briefly veered onto the grass after landing during strong winds from Storm Boelo. The Boeing 737-800 returned to the runway and taxied safely to its stand. All passengers disembarked normally, with no injuries reported. Dramatic footage captured the incident as strong winds disrupted flights across the UK.

✈️ EMIRATES EYES 3 NEW U.S. DESTINATIONS Emirates President Tim Clark has identified Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW) and Philadelphia (PHL) as potential new destinations from Dubai (DXB). The comments were made during an interview at the Routes World conference. The airline’s expanding fleet, including Airbus A350s and Boeing 777Xs, could make more U.S. routes possible. Emirates has not announced any launch dates or confirmed these routes. The expansion remains a possibility as the airline looks to grow its U.S. network.

A helicopter carrying Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, Head of the Shas party, landed earlier in Ofakim ahead of the party’s election rally this evening in Netivot.

🇷🇸✈️ 🇺🇸 Air Serbia Launching Flights to Miami! Air Serbia will launch nonstop flights between Belgrade (BEG) and Miami (MIA) on May 20, 2027. The route will operate twice weekly using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Miami will become Air Serbia’s third U.S. destination, alongside New York (JFK) and Chicago (ORD).

BOSTON LOGAN SEEKS A “WICKED STRONG” BOSTON ACCENT! Boston Logan International Airport is searching for a new voice to make its public announcements sound distinctly Bostonian, reflecting the city’s famous local accent. Nearly 6,000 people auditioned, and the competition has now narrowed to eight finalists. The winner will record announcements heard by millions of travelers, including greetings and airport information. 🗳️ Public voting is open through October 28, with the winner set to be announced November 5. 🔗 Listen to the finalists and vote: https://www.voiceoflogan.com/⁠

ARKIA SUSPENDS FLIGHTS TO BAKU 🇦🇿 Arkia is temporarily suspending flights between Tel Aviv 🇮🇱 and Baku 🇦🇿, Azerbaijan, for the winter season. Flights will be suspended from November 2026 through February 2027. The airline plans to resume the route in March 2027, following similar suspensions to Japan 🇯🇵 and Morocco 🇲🇦.

AIR HAIFA LAUNCHES TLV–ETM FLIGHTS! 🇮🇱✈️ Air Haifa operated its inaugural flight today between Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and Ramon Airport (ETM). Air Haifa now joins Arkia and Israir on the route, after El Al tried operating the service last year but eventually dropped it.

MOUSE FOUND ON WESTJET FLIGHT AFTER DROPPINGS DISCOVERED IN CABIN A mouse was spotted aboard a WestJet flight from Toronto 🇨🇦, with droppings reportedly found in snack bins, raising serious concerns about onboard hygiene and food safety. The incident has sparked questions about how the rodent got onto the aircraft and whether additional inspections were required.

SYDNEY’S NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WELCOMES ITS FIRST INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT! 🇦🇺🇳🇿✈️ Air New Zealand flight NZ165 from Auckland 🇳🇿 landed at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) today, October 26, becoming the first international passenger flight to arrive at Australia’s brand-new airport. The A$5.6 billion airport opened to domestic passengers yesterday and features a 3.7-kilometre runway, a modern terminal and 24/7 operations with no night curfew. The arrival marks a major milestone for the new airport, with Air New Zealand launching international connectivity just one day after opening.

Saudi Military Aircraft Lands in Tehran Amid Regional Talks A Saudi C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft reportedly landed in Tehran carrying Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, and Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir.

Thousands of Left-Wing Israelis Returning From the U.S. to Vote Reports claim that thousands of left-wing Israelis are returning from the United States to Israel ahead of the upcoming elections to cast their votes. A passenger arriving overnight reportedly described a packed business-class cabin filled with wealthy left-wing Israelis traveling to vote.

UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS AFTER HIJACKING THREAT A United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark returned to Las Vegas Saturday night after a flight attendant spotted a passenger texting about hijacking the aircraft. The pilots secured the cockpit, and law enforcement met the plane after landing. No injuries were reported among the 150 passengers and six crew members. Passengers were delayed overnight before the flight departed for Newark Sunday morning.

Arkia JFK–TLV Flight Hit by Major Disruption Motzei Shabbos, an Arkia flight from New York to Israel suffered a reported rear-door malfunction, forcing nearly half the passenger cabin to be closed off for safety reasons. Arkia had to ask 20 passengers to give up their seats and transfer to a later El Al flight. If you were affected by this incident, you may be entitled to compensation under Israeli aviation law. 📩 Contact [email protected] to check your eligibility.

BRITISH AIRWAYS RETURNS TO TLV AFTER 8-MONTH SUSPENSION! 🇬🇧🇮🇱✈️ British Airways has resumed flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on October 25, restoring a key international route after months of suspension. The airline is initially operating one daily flight, down from its previous twice-daily service, giving travelers another major option between Israel and the UK.

easyJet has signed a deal with Starlink to introduce high-speed satellite Wi-Fi on its flights for the first time. Passengers will be able to stream videos, play games, browse the internet and use messaging apps onboard. The rollout begins in the first half of 2027, with the entire fleet expected to be equipped by early 2028.

Electra’s hybrid-electric EL2 aircraft has landed at Manhattan’s Downtown Skyport heliport in a notable aviation first. The fixed-wing aircraft demonstrated ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities, operating without vertical takeoff technology. Electra says the aircraft can take off and land in as little as 150 feet, potentially allowing operations from heliports and small sites. The demonstration supports development of the larger nine-passenger EL9, designed to connect cities using smaller aviation facilities.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SUED BY FLIGHT ATTENDANT OVER SEVERE PET ALLERGY! Southwest flight attendant Lisa Diane Patterson has sued the airline, alleging it failed to accommodate her severe allergy to dogs and cats after allowing pets onboard in 2018. Patterson claims Southwest rejected her requests to move passengers traveling with pets to another cabin section, forcing her to choose between risking illness and leaving flights, resulting in lost income. She is seeking damages and a court order requiring the airline to provide accommodations.

ISRAIR LAUNCHES DIRECT FLIGHTS TO MADRID 🇮🇱🇪🇸 Israir launched its new Tel Aviv (TLV)–Madrid (MAD) route yesterday October 25, with three weekly flights on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. The new service comes just in time for the winter season and New Year’s Eve celebrations in Spain. The launch coincides with Iberia’s return to the Tel Aviv–Madrid route, increasing competition on the popular route.

✈️ On This Day in Aviation History – October 27, 1988 The ATR 72 made its first flight, marking a milestone for regional aviation. Developed by ATR, the twin-engine turboprop was designed to carry passengers efficiently on short-haul routes. The aircraft typically seats around 70 passengers, depending on configuration, and is used by airlines worldwide to connect smaller cities with major hubs.