The Israeli Pilots Association magazine
Captain Hagai Mayer was elected today as Chairman of the Israeli Pilots Association, succeeding Captain
Dear Pilots of the Association, Distinguished Readers,
There are many moments during a flight when a profound thought crosses your mind, a significant question arises, or you experience a moment of inner stillness and reflect on the world in which we live: how wondrous and diverse it is, how much potential it holds alongside its disputes and problems; how much beauty lies spread across it, and how short the distance is between one scene and the next,
After seven particularly turbulent years, Captain Meidan Barr is stepping down as Chairman of the Israeli Pilots Association and embarking on a new journey—this time in the political arena. I am glad to say that I had the privilege of getting to know, at close quarters, a man who understood that pilots and aviation are not merely a profession or a sector, but an integral part of Israel’s national resilience
Firm aircraft orders worth $84.7 billion in just four days provide clear evidence of the commercial success of this year’s airshow and of the recovery of the global aviation industry. A strong Israeli presence in the exhibition halls and one F-35 Adir in the skies: this was Farnborough 2026
Boeing enjoyed a highly successful Farnborough 2026, outpacing Airbus with 186 firm commercial orders compared with 157 for its European rival. Lockheed Martin says the F-35 is intended to remain in service through 2080,
Rafael CEO on competition with Turkey’s defense industry: “I don’t think we and the Turks occupy the same space. They are more in the low-cost segment, while we are more in the
In today’s aerospace and defense industries, developing a new product is a race against time, cost and physical constraints. Two global technology giants, Dassault Systèmes and Siemens, are offering far-reaching AI-based solutions for design, manufacturing and product lifecycle management.
An Airbus A350-1000ULR has successfully completed a record-breaking test flight, landing in Toulouse, France, after departing from Melbourne, Australia. The flight was conducted as part of Australian carrier Qantas’ Project Sunrise, which aims to operate nonstop ultra-long-haul commercial services between
Uri Sirkis, CEO of Israir: "On long-haul flights, Israir is a full-service company"
Light Sport Aircraft flying can mean very different things to different pilots, yet the same common thread always runs through it. Some prefer an established airfield and a flight to a familiar destination. Others would rather take the aircraft into the open country, land where there is no runway, and spend the night under the stars.