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Russian Airlines Resume Flights to Israel

Following FAA measure, Russian airlines begin to lift their own ban on flights to Ben-Gurion.

FAA Extends Ban on Flights to Israel

Washington still reportedly considering a decision to lift flight ban on Israel due to 'security concerns'.

Lufthansa Suspends Flights to Israel for Another Day

German aviation giant extends cancellations, but 22 carriers continue flights; Transportation Ministry preparing for 'the day after'.

El Al's New Promo Clip Puts New Spin on Flying

El Al releases creative new musical video in attempts to boost sales.

Financial Crisis? PA Planning Airport and Railway

PA announces several new transportation related projects and is even seeking to expand into areas under Israeli control.

Israeli Mother, Child Stuck in Istanbul with Bad Visa

An Israeli doctor and her daughter are stuck in Turkey with a bad US visa, while five children are without their mother.

LaGuardia Airport Back to Normal After Southwest Airlines Crash

Runways are back to normal at New York's LaGuardia Airport after a Southwest Airlines jet crashed on landing from Nashville TN this week.

Irate Israeli Passenger Creates Bomb Scare in Newark Airport

An irate Israeli passenger dealing with an oversold flight and lost luggage created a massive bomb scare in Newark Int’l Airport on Sunday.

PA Arabs Nabbed in Egypt, Suspected of Spying

Seven Palestinian Authority Arabs have been arrested by Egyptian security on suspicion of carrying out a military reconnaissance mission.

Pilot Reports Drone Sighted Near JFK Airport

US aviation authorities opened an investigation into pilot's sighting of a small unmanned aircraft in the air near New York's JFK Airport.

Russia Pulls Citizens from Syria

Russia is evacuating its citizens from Syria, one of its most important beneficiaries in the Middle East.

Plane From NY Blows Tires, Veers Off NJ Runway

A United Express airplane from New York blew four tires as it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport and veered off a runway

Iran to Move Airport After Oil Found Under Runway

Iran plans to relocate an airport in the southwest of the country after discovering oil deposits under its runway.

Millions Without Power, LaGuardia Airport Closed

More than 6.2 million people were without power, and New York's LaGuardia Airport remained closed as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Second United Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Newark

A second United Airlines plane departing from Newark International Airport in the last two days was forced to make an emergency landing.

Bomb Threat on NY Flight Forces Emergency Landing

Passenger jet flying from NY to Moscow made emergency landing in Iceland after a caller claimed there was a bomb on board.

JFK Airport Plotter Conspired to Kill 'Jewish Attorney'

Convicted mastermind of a plot to blow up pipelines at NYC's JFK airport is suspected of having conspired to murder his Jewish attorney.

Video: British Airways Marks 80 Years in Israel

British Airways first landed in Israel with seaplanes in the Kinneret in 1932. Now it flies Boeings twice a day to Tel Aviv.

Saudi Hamas Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

A Saudi-born man with Jordanian and Australian passports was sentenced to 30 months in prison for helping Hamas terrorists.

Israel Closes Airspace, Border Crossings for Yom Kippur

As part of the Jewish nation's preparations for the holy Day of Atonement, Israel will close its borders for the holiday of Yom Kippur.

Bomb Scare Clears Manchester Airport

Security personnel quickly cleared Manchester Airport Wednesday after finding a suspicious package in the main terminal.

Tourism to Israel Jumps 4% over 2010 in First 7 Months

Despite the generally bleak economic situation worldwide, tourism to Israel increased four percent over last year.

Record-Breaking Summer for Ben-Gurion Int'l Airport

This summer has been a record-breaker for Ben-Gurion International Airport, with 15% more travelers passing through than in 2010.

Green Light for Int'l Airport at Timna

The government has approved plans for a new international airport at Timna, to replace the current facility in Eilat.

Airport to ‘Fly Out’ of Eilat

A measure to remove Eilat’s airport from the middle of town to north of the city will be submitted to the Cabinet next Sunday.

Close Those Skies! Fuel Problem Grounds Planes

All departing flights from Israel grounded until further announcement, due to fuel contamination. Solutions in Jordan, Cyprus are being considered.

Heavy Fog Causing Flight Changes at Ben Gurion Airport

27 incoming flights rerouted to Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt. Eight departures canceled.

Synagogue Bomb Defused 17 Minutes Before Time Ran Out

Officials say packages addressed to Chicago synagogues may not have been intended to reach them.

Video: Airport Strike Does not Ruin Good Memories of Israel

INN Video: Many passengers say good memories overcame the short height-of-season airport strike that ended Monday.