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Ongoing Story· Day 24

Israel Tightens Air Security After Hijacking Attempt, Considers New Visa Rules

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Israel Tightens Aviation Security Rules After 'Terror Flight'

Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba

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Israel has implemented stricter aviation security rules, requiring airlines to report flight crews traveling to the country 48 hours before departure. This measure follows a "terror flight" incident and aims to bolster national security by allowing more preparation time. The new directives also mandate updated crew lists at check-in and before takeoff.

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  • Israel mandates airlines report flight crews 48 hours before arrival to enhance security.
  • New aviation security rules follow a recent "terror flight" incident.
  • The extended reporting period aims to improve national security preparation.
  • Airlines must also provide updated crew lists closer to departure times.
Israel Tightens Aviation Security Rules After 'Terror Flight'
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Following a recent "terror flight" incident involving Flydubai, Israel's Tax Authority has issued new directives to airlines, mandating the reporting of flight crews traveling to Israel at least 48 hours before departure. This extended reporting window, longer than typically required internationally, aims to enhance security measures and provide relevant authorities with more preparation time.

The updated regulations are part of Israel's broader decision to strengthen aviation security and revise crew reporting protocols for flights arriving in and departing from the country. These changes are intended to improve the overall safety of civil aviation.

Under the new guidelines, airlines must submit crew data no later than 48 hours before the scheduled takeoff. Further updates or changes to this data must be reported during the standard check-in period and no later than two hours before departure. A final, updated crew list is also required at the time of actual takeoff.

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