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Illustrative: Airplanes at Ben Gurion Airport. February 11, 2026. (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)
February 4, 2026, 11:30 pm
After years of talks, Israel to approve new international airport in Negev
Site in Ziklag, near Beersheba, was reportedly rejected in the past for clashing with Air Force and Ben Gurion flight paths, and because of its proximity to Gaza
By Michael Horovitz
A hacked flight information screen displaying anti-Israel messages at Kelowna International Airport, October 14, 2025 (Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 16, 2025, 6:24 pm
Hackers breach four North American airports, broadcast anti-Israel messages
Investigators in Canada and US still searching for the group that broke into airport systems on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, British Columbia and Ontario
By Zev Stub
Passengers walk at Terminal 1 of Berlin Brandenburg BER Airport Willy-Brandt in Schoenefeld, southeast of Berlin, on September 20, 2025, after major European airports were hit by "cyber-related disruption" affecting automated check-in and baggage drop systems and causing delays. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)
September 20, 2025, 10:08 pm
Cyberattack sparks chaos at several European airports, with delays and cancellations
Attack hits airport software by RTX firm, affecting electronic check-ins and baggage drops; London’s Heathrow, airports in Berlin, Brussels disrupted
By Sabine Siebold, Christoph Steitz and Muvija M
People at BER airport as a cyber attack has caused delays, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Carsten Koall/dpa via AP)
September 20, 2025, 1:28 pm
Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports
Attack affects automatic check-ins, causing delays and having a ‘large impact’ on flight schedules at airports including in Brussels, Berlin and London
By AP
The Knesset Economics Committee votes to approve a proposal for a new international airport in Israel's south, on March 23, 2025. (Knesset Spokesperson)
March 23, 2025, 2:45 pm
MKs approve new international airport in Nevatim, pending full Knesset vote
Economic Affairs Committee vote in favor of plan, despite objections from security establishment, which cites proximity to military airbase
By Reuters and ToI Staff
This photo provided by London Fire Brigade, shows a fire at the North Hyde electrical substation, which caught fire Thursday night and lead to a closure of Heathrow Airport in London, Friday, March 21, 2025. (London Fire Brigade via AP)
March 21, 2025, 6:34 pm
Fire at London’s Heathrow shuts airport, disrupts travel for hundreds of thousands
Counterterrorism force leading investigation, but officials say so far no indication of foul play; Heathrow says it expects ‘significant disruptions over coming days’
By brian melley, DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless
Israeli AI startup IntellAct has developed a video analytics platform to reduce flight departure delays, cut carbon emissions, and improve passenger experience. (Courtesy)
March 13, 2025, 9:12 pm
End to flight delays? Israeli startup’s AI system to help carriers depart on time
IntellAct’s software uses airport operators and airlines’ existing security and observation cameras to detect service bottlenecks, with aim of helping cut flight delays by 50%
By Sharon Wrobel
Arlanda International Airport is seen in this screen capture from a tour of the airport on YouTube, uploaded March 24, 2019. (Screen capture via YouTube, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 9, 2024, 3:25 pm
Air traffic at Sweden airport briefly halted as 4 suspicious drones enter airspace
Police in Stockholm suspect ‘deliberate act’ of ‘sabotage’ but can’t ascribe further motive; 5 flights either rerouted to other airports or delayed
By AFP
BlackRock's office in the Hudson Yards neighborhood of New York City. (AP/Ted Shaffrey)
June 21, 2024, 11:21 am
Anti-Israel backlash keeps US conglomerate away from major Malaysia project
Global Infrastructure Partners says BlackRock, which acquired company this year, is not part of deal to privatize country’s airport authority, after outcry over alleged Israel ties
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Demonstrators take over a shopping center during a 'Strike for Gaza' protest calling for a permanent ceasfire in the Israel-Hamas conflict on April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Robyn BECK / AFP)
April 15, 2024, 11:21 pm
Anti-Israel activists block bridges in NYC, California, halt Chicago airport traffic
Dozens arrested as demonstrators also block roads in Philadelphia, Oregon, Sea-Tac airport and elsewhere, as part of global ‘multi-city blockade’ in support of Palestinians
By Agencies
Travelers at the departure hall of Ben Gurion International Airport, April 4, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
May 31, 2023, 11:27 am
El Al activates self-check-in at Ben Gurion Airport in bid to slash waiting time
‘The process is quick and simple,’ traveler says as national carrier joins other airlines in providing kiosks for the process
By ToI Staff
Travelers at Ben Gurion International Airport, on June 7, 2022. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
August 21, 2022, 1:53 pm
Weigh and tag your own baggage: Ben Gurion Airport set for digital upgrade in 2023
Planned transformation to render check-in lines obsolete, slashing wait times, in step toward turning Israel’s main airport into one of world’s most advanced
By Tobias Siegal
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June 28, 2022, 4:12 pm
Easing the airline industry’s jet lag
On June 30, OurCrowd hosts startup CEOs and industry leaders developing the tech to help the ailing sector take off
By Jeremy Ruden
Travelers stand in line to check in at Ben Gurion Airport, June 13, 2022. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
June 19, 2022, 2:54 pm
With chaos at airports, Israelis traveling this summer advised not to take luggage
Israel Airports Authority spokesman says tourists should suffice with carry-ons; claims country in ‘excellent position’ compared to rest of world as airports struggle with staffing
By Michael Horovitz
EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / Medical staff move a stretcher to bring injured people for treatment after two powerful explosions outside the airport in Kabul on August 26, 2021. (Wakil KOHSAR / AFP)
August 26, 2021, 5:40 pm
Dozens said killed, including US Marines, in Kabul airport explosions
US official says suicide bombings carried out by Islamic State; incident comes after terror warnings and amid mass evacuation efforts
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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