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New Security Rules Mandate 48-Hour Advance Crew Reporting for Flights to Israel
Israel has introduced stricter security regulations for airlines flying into the country, requiring them to submit flight crew details 48 hours before departure. The new directives, issued by the National Center for Passenger Diagnosis (MALAN) under the Tax Authority, follow a security incident last month on a Flydubai flight where the co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the plane or carry out a hijacking.
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What happened
- 01Israel now requires airlines to submit flight crew details 48 hours before departure for flights entering the country.
- 02The new security directives follow an attempted hijacking and sabotage incident on a Flydubai flight last month.
- 03Airlines must provide initial crew data 48 hours prior to takeoff, updates two hours before, and a final list at departure.
- 04The National Center for Passenger Diagnosis (MALAN) under the Tax Authority will manage the updated crew data reporting.
- 05The extended reporting window is designed to give security agencies more time to vet flight personnel and identify risks.
- 06Foreign nationals, including pilots and flight attendants, must complete online forms before entering Israel.
- 07The Mossad and Shin Bet will be involved in vetting foreign nationals and setting security guidelines for incoming flights.
Under the updated rules, airlines must provide initial crew information 48 hours prior to scheduled takeoff. They are also required to submit updates during the check-in window, no later than two hours before departure, and provide a final, complete crew list at the actual time of takeoff. Previously, while passenger data was required 48 hours in advance, crew lists could be submitted as the plane doors closed, which created a security gap.
The new measures aim to give Israeli security agencies, including the Shin Bet and the Mossad, more time to vet flight personnel and identify potential risks before aircraft arrive in Israel. According to Behadrei Haredim, foreign nationals, including pilots and flight attendants, will also be required to complete online forms before entering Israel. Disagreements between the Ministry of Transport and security agencies regarding the handling of crew lists have reportedly persisted, contributing to the previous lack of clear procedures.
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New Security Rules Mandate 48-Hour Advance Crew Reporting for Flights to Israel
