Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Histadrut has called a sector-wide labor dispute to protest against the Israeli government’s intention to approve a Wizz Air base in the country.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
El Al Israel Airlines is adding nine destinations to its network, including three new long-haul routes to Asia.
Airports & Networks

By Molly McMillin
Gulfstream Aerospace’s new G300 super midsize jet has made its first flight, the company announced Dec. 5, officially launching the flight-test program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Ryanair has confirmed it will not restart flights to Israel this winter, citing unresolved disputes with Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
El Al is calling on Israel to reject any plan for Wizz Air to have a base at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, warning that it would harm national resilience.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Wizz Air plans to restore its full flight schedule to Israel by early September as it aims to become the country’s largest inbound European carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
El Al Israel Airlines CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia will step down at the end of 2025, capping a 20-year career with the Israeli flag carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
El Al Israel Airlines plans to gradually restore full flight operations to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport following the reopening of Israeli airspace.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Israel’s airstrikes on Iran early June 13 have triggered a wave of airspace closures across the Middle East and led to widespread flight cancellations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic canceled plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv this fall, while Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are also stepping back from the market.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The U.S. has tentatively approved Israir Airlines’ application to resume service to the U.S., clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the Israeli carrier’s return.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Israir Airlines has applied to the DOT for foreign air carrier permit to resume scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and New York.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al Israel Airlines’ balance sheet has benefitted from its rival carriers’ suspension of flying to Tel Aviv because of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair will resume flights to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport beginning June 3 following the announcement that Terminal 1 will reopen.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The airline said affected passengers had been notified of their options.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa Group Airlines restarted services to Tel Aviv on Jan. 8 under special security measures after a two-month hiatus.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The Delta and El Al codeshare agreement gives more connecting options to passengers flying between the U.S. and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Lufthansa Group is preparing to resume flights to Tel Aviv in January.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
The escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, even if it remains locally contained, makes it much harder for other airlines in the region to pursue their goals.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Lori Ranson
Several major airlines have suspended flights to Israel's international gateway Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport after Hamas fighters launched attacks from Gaza.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The first nonstop flights between Israel and Sri Lanka will begin in October.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al launched its narrowbody fleet replacement campaign in April and also invited engine manufacturers.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Tel Aviv is one of two new Middle Eastern destinations Air Astana intends to launch this year, along with flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Belgrade-based Air Serbia will serve three destinations in Turkey as of April 15.
Airports & Networks