?Is Dubai on Its Way to Becoming the New Istanbul
A potential seismic shift is looming over Israeli aviation as policymakers consider granting seventh-freedom traffic rights to Emirates and significantly expanding FlyDubai’s operations from Ben Gurion Airport. Aviation is not merely another consumer market. For Israel, it is also a strategic asset. The country may discover that in aviation, as in energy or defense, excessive dependence on a foreign provider-even one that is highly friendly today-is always a strategic gamble.
The “Gideon” Opens a New Era for the Israeli Air Force
The Israeli Air Force’s new aerial refueling aircraft is already here. The importance of the “Gideon” becomes especially clear in light of the lessons of the June 2025 “Am K’lavie” war against Iran. During the campaign, the IAF operated hundreds of fighter aircraft, intelligence platforms, and other aerial assets at ranges it had never before been required to sustain.