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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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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🇨🇦🇪🇸 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. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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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. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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🇬🇧🇩🇪 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. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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🇺🇸✈️ 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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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🚨 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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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🇺🇦 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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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🦜✈️ 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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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🇮🇱✈️ 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 ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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Runway 972 News
Oct 20, 1:17 AM
