pilots

Italy:

Military jet crash killes five-year-old girl

The pilot escaped by parachuting while a five-year-old girl died in the crash

Israel’s pilots have made themselves obsolete

A small vocal group of reserve and retired pilots created a situation that questions the role of IDF pilots. There are other options.Op-ed.

Horror in the skies:

Pilot goes to restroom, dies midflight

Commercial flight from Miami to Chile diverted to Panama after captain found dead in crew bathroom.

Gallant:

'I'm working to achieve consensus on judicial reform'

Defense Minister confirms he is seeking compromises on Reasonableness Standard Bill following pilots' protest.

Op-Ed:

Saluting the unsung heroes of the Israeli Air Force

The well-deserved high standing of IAF pilots has gone to their heads. Op-eds.

Suspended IAF pilot speaks out: 'We never called to refuse duty'

The reserve pilot suspended from the IAF wrote to his comrades asking that they 'preserve the cohesion of the IAF '.

Smotrich apologizes to IDF soldiers, society for Huwara comments

Finance Min., in open letter, says he sees how his statement on 'wiping out' Huwara was misinterpreted by pilots.

Gallant to IAF pilots:

'Any call for refusal to obey orders harms the IDF'

Defense Minister warns against refusal to serve in the reserves on the grounds of opposition to the judicial reform.

Pilots against Education Min.:

'A great shame and a terrible disappointment'

Friends of Education Minister Yoav Kisch, from his military service as a pilot, condemn his support for the judicial reform.

Drama in Egypt:

11 Israeli pilots stuck in the country

11 Israeli pilots who arrived in Egypt asked to leave as Egyptians cite "national security matters".

Surprise strike forces Arkia to cancel flights

Pilots strike amid claims that salary negotiations are not moving forward as they would like; Arkia apologizes to passengers.

El Al unable to participate in flyover due to lack of pilots

Last minute development also saw 10 commercial flights canceled.

In memory of our two brave pilots

The words beow are dedicated the ascent of the souls of Hen ben Aron and Erez ben David and to the recovery of Ron ben Marina.

Jewish WWII RAF pilot, one of last remaining 'Dambusters,' dies

Lawrence "Benny" Goodman was a "Jewish hidden hero" who played an instrumental part in British air campaigns against Nazi infrastructure.

Pilots could lose licenses as a result of coronavirus

Israeli Pilots Union warns decreased air traffic could cause pilots to not fly enough to keep their licenses.

EasyJet grounds pilot who expressed interest in suicide

Easyjet confirms: 'We grounded the pilot, offered support. Passenger safety is top priority.'

IAF Chief of Staff: Syrians have a lot of nerve to fire at us

Israel 'seriously damaged' Syria's air defense system, IAF Chief of Staff says.

Thousands of flights left without pilots due to scheduling error

System glitch leaves thousands of American Airlines flights without a pilot during holiday season.

IAF pilots jailed for runway collision with civilian plane

Pilots 'negligent' in runway accident which left civilian plane damaged.

IAF Suspends Exercises After Two 'Near Misses'

The IDF suspended air exercises, after several “close calls” in recent weeks demanded a review of procedures, officials said.

Passengers Stuck in Ben-Gurion Airport After El-Al Mishap

Mass exodus from Ben-Gurion slow for passengers stranded by workers' strike.

IAF Pilots Jailed for Storing Sensitive Maps on Smartphones

Fourteen pilots court-martialed for storing documents, maps on smartphones; authorities stop potential for security breach.

IDF's Newest Pilots Receive Their Wings

The 165th course of the Israel Air Force flight academy graduates in a special ceremony at the Hatzerim Air Base.

Pro-Arab Website Publishes Details About IAF Pilots

A pro-PA website has published confidential details about 100 IAF pilots, including pictures and names.

Netanyahu to Young Pilots: I Believe in You

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed the young pilots at the conclusion of the 163rd Israel Air Forces pilots’ training course.

Young IAF Pilot: It Was Always My Dream to Serve

Arutz Sheva speaks to a graduate of the IAF's 163rd pilots' training course, a lone soldier who made aliyah so he can serve.