How Antimissile Systems Protect Commercial Aircraft From MANPADS Attacks In Israel

The recent conflict in Israel raises security concerns, disrupting air travel and making flights too high-risk for several airlines to operate. Israeli airlines El Al, Israir, and Arkia added flights last week to bring home reservists, and continue to operate most of their flights as scheduled. What gives them the confidence to do so? Israel has been at the forefront of integrating anti-missile defense systems into its commercial aircraft fleet.

High-Risk Repatriation Flights From Israel

In times of crisis, commercial airlines step up wherever possible to transport passengers and emergency supplies. Even airlines eager to bring stranded nationals home from Israel have had to revise their plans out of concerns for flight security and the liabilities involved in high-risk flights. Last week, concerned over passenger safety and the safety of its crew, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines declined the Government’s request for a repatriation flight.