News for IAI LORA ballistic missile firing trial completed successfullyIAI successfully completes operational dual firing trial with LORA weapon system; trial held in open sea to demonstrate capabilities. Cybersecurity: Israel Aerospace Industries collaborates with Mellanox TechnologiesMellanox to join Israeli Cyber Companies Consortium led by IAI to develop unique tech for investigating & handling cyber incidents. Passenger plane's engines catch fire mid-flightUnited Airlines flight from San Diego to Chicago makes emergency landing in Albuquerque after passenger witnesses engine on fire. Dramatic landing: Plane lands without front wheelsMyanmar pilot manages to land without plane's front wheels, saving the lives of passengers and crew. IAI signs massive weapons dealIsrael Aerospace Industries will supply missile defense systems to the tune of $550 million to an undisclosed country in Asia. Israel Aerospace Industries to supply India Barak 8 missilesIAI will supply Barak 8 missiles to seven Indian Navy vessels. Liberman: 'IAI is a national asset. It must be maintained and strengthened.' Israel Aircraft Industries CEO appointment approvedDefense Minister Avigdor Liberman 'confident Nimrod Sheffer will lead IAI professionally and creatively to challenges of tomorrow.' Man makes hoax bomb threat to delay his flightA Frenchman running late for his flight from London to Los Angeles tried to delay it by calling police to say there was a bomb on board. Liberman: 'More America than America'Defense Minister tweets picture of self 40 years ago just before aliyah to Israel, calls Israel 'land of unlimited possibilities'. Passengers forced to evacuate Israel-bound planeJet leased by Israir fills with smoke on tarmac at Budapest airport, leads to emergency evacuation from plane. Israeli invention provides aircraft missile defenseLightweight system adapted to each aircraft deals with multiple threats simultaneously; can be reeled back to plane or discarded. 71 killed as Russian plane crashes near MoscowPlane carrying 71 crashes near Moscow. Witnesses report 'burning airplane' falling from the sky. 'No survivors,' say Russian officials. 'I'm going via the wing'Ryanair passenger exits plane via emergency exit, sits on wing while waiting to disembark. US refuses entry to Israel Aerospace Industries CEOThe US refused entry to Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Yossi Weiss over espionage concerns. Passenger forced to pay $1145 after flight overbookedWoman claims airline refused to allow her to board plane, forced her to return nine days late. Judge orders woman to compensate airline. El Al flight grounded after crack discovered in windowShortly before departing from London to Tel Aviv, a crack was discovered in a window of one of El Al’s two new 'Dreamliners.' Two Israeli satellites launched into spaceEnvironmental research satellite Venus and military observation satellite OPSTAT-3000 were both developed by Israel Aerospace Industries. 'Relations can be improved - regardless of the Palestinians'Defense Min. says attempts to renew political talks with PA should not be linked to desire to strengthen ties with Arab states. Israel to provide India with missile defense systemsIsrael Aerospace Industries to supply air and missile defense systems for Indian naval ships as part of $630 million deal. Watch: Plane crashes near a highway and explodesA plane crashes near a highway as onlookers are stunned. Plane loses wheel, makes emergency landing at Sarasota airportSmall plane lands safely in Florida after pilot discovers left rear wheel is missing. Unexpected passenger boards Alaska flightPassengers on a flight between Alaskan cities were in for a surprise, after it was announced that a 'loose snake' was hiding on board. Son of elected official arrestedPolice arrest two other suspects in Israel Aerospace Industries corruption affair, including son of senior official. Eurowings flight makes emergency landing in KuwaitBomb scare forces Eurowings flight to land in Kuwait, reports mistakenly write Oman Air instead of Eurowings. Black box from Russian plane crash foundThe Russian defense ministry announced that one of the two black boxes of the Russian jet that crashed in the Black Sea has been found. Israel produces new anti-drone systemIsrael Aerospace Industries prepares for growing threat with Drone Guard, system to detect, identify and disrupt hostile drones. IAI awarded two mega contractsIAI awarded multimillion dollar contracts from Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build parts for Boeing 777x and Lockheed Martin F-35s. Israel's gas fields to receive Barak DomeFollowing series of successful tests, Israeli offshore gas interests to receive advanced missile defense system to protect for all threats IAI to Provide Four Warships to African CountrySuper Dvora Mark 3 ships to be built in Be'er Sheva, supplied to the yet-unnamed power in 2016. IAI Employees Pose for 'Satellite Selfie''We looked up exactly on the specific minute in which the satellite passed over our heads at an altitude of 600 kilometers.' AirAsia Flight Disappears Over Indonesia162 people on flight to Singapore which never arrived at its destination; air and sea rescue effort launched. Israel, India Successfully Test LRSAM MissileSurface to air missile is to be fitted on Indian ships as the main defense weapon against missiles and aircraft. New Plant for Producing F-35 Aircraft Wings Opened$2.7B deal between Israel, US for F-35 production kicks off; Defense Minister insists it proves a strong bond with US despite arguments. Grenade Safety Catch Found on PlaneIsraeli passengers, authorities suffer scare after grenade safety catch found on plane at Ben-Gurion airport; investigation launched. Ya'alon: 'Israel is a Military Superpower'Defense Minister presents Israeli military tech at Singapore International Air Show, including updated drone technologies. Israeli Military Exports Reach Record HighIsrael broke records for military product exports in 2012, skyrocketing sales by some $2 billion, but a repeat performance is not expected. Group of 100 Yeshiva Students Kicked Off NY PlaneA group of 101 yeshiva students and their eight accompanying chaperones were kicked off a flight from New York to Atlanta. Missiles Target Russian Passenger Plane Over SyriaUnidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria. IAI Wins $300 Million Brazilian ContractIsrael Aircraft Industries has won a contract worth $300 million to build airborne refueling system for the Brazilian Air Force. Air India Jet 'Bumps Place' At JFK AirportAn Air India passenger jet clipped a parked airplane at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport Saturday but no one was hurt.Plane From NY Blows Tires, Veers Off NJ RunwayA United Express airplane from New York blew four tires as it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport and veered off a runway US Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in IranA small U.S. commercial plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Iran earlier this month, Mehr news agency reported Sunday. Israeli Heron UAV Passes Latin America Flight TestIsrael's Heron UAV has passed its latest flight test, a long-range mission across the Andes. Second United Flight Makes Emergency Landing in NJA second United Airlines plane departing from Newark International Airport in the last two days was forced to make an emergency landing. 'Al Qaeda Training for Attack Using Model Plane'Spanish authorities released a video that they claim shows Al Qaeda terrorists training for a bombing attack using a model plane. Woman Forced to Sit in Back of Plane Sues El AlA woman is suing El Al for gender discrimination after she was forced to switch her seat in order to accommodate an ultra- Orthodox man. IAI Moves Up First Full-Scale Arrow-3 TestIsrael Aerospace Industries announces it will soon hold the first full-scale test fire for the Arrow-3 missile. Swastika Over Jersey Shore Promotes Peace?The International Raelian Movement defended its display of a swastika over NJ beaches, claiming it was trying to send a peaceful message. Switzerland Eyeing Israeli UAVsIsrael's Elbit Systems and IAI are competing against one another to win a contract to build UAVs for Geneva.$1.6b IAI Asian Arms Deal Not w/ IndiaA massive $1.6 billion arms deal between the IAI defense firm and an Asian client was thought to be with India. But it's not. India Playing 'Both Sides' with Israel, PAIndia is sitting on the diplomatic fence, signing an arms deal with Israel and reaffirming a "strong commitment" to the PA cause. Turkey UAVs Just Won't Fly RightTurkey has grounded UAVs it bought from Israel, replacing them with a homegrown version - which keeps crashing. IAI, Airbus in Spy Plane DealIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) on Monday signed a deal with Europe's Airbus for the development of a flying radar station. Israeli Tech Heading to ParisAt next week's Paris Air Show, Israel will, once again, put on display some of the groundbreaking defensive and weapons systems developed here. Israel's High Quality SatelliteIAI presents OptSat 3000 - the third generation of optical observation satellite. Here's looking at you, Ahmadinejad! Final Gulfstream Jet in TestsA third Gulfstream G250 business jet has begun the series of tests that will determine whether it will pass final muster as an IAI aircraft.Boeing 787 Dreamliner FliesU.S. airplane manufacturer Boeing has successfully flown the new 787 Dreamliner, days after the maiden voyage of Israel Aerospace project G250. |
