When we talk about climate action in aviation, most eyes turn to the sky — to aircraft emissions, sustainable fuels, and flight optimization. But on the ground, airports hold massive untapped potential. Functioning like small cities, they consume enormous energy, shape passenger behavior, and present powerful opportunities for environmental impact.
In the face of one of the most complex security situations in its history, Israel’s innovation ecosystem continues to outperform. While global headlines focus on conflict, Israeli companies are raising, delivering, and scaling. This is a story of resilience, adaptability, and real-time execution. From corporate to early-stage startups, the ecosystem is proving, again, that innovation in Israel doesn’t stop. It adapts, responds, and accelerates.
As SAF becomes a global priority, Israel’s own innovation ecosystem is stepping up.
From carbon capture in water and air, to modular syngas systems and catalytic fuel synthesis, this snapshot highlights how local startups are helping shape a more sustainable future for aviation.
We asked the team at Hear to share their perspective on working with EL AL through our Fast Pass to POC program—and what it was like to translate cutting-edge AI into real operational value in aviation. Here’s what they had to say.
From blockchain booking systems to VR pilot training and AI-powered maintenance, the industry has seen its share of hype. This article looks beyond the buzz to spotlight the few technologies that truly took off—because they solved real problems.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is at the heart of aviation’s decarbonization strategy — but despite bold targets, adoption remains slow. In this piece, we break down the key insights from BCG’s latest report on SAF, offering a clear look at the challenges, opportunities, and what it will take to scale this critical solution.
SAF has been making headlines as the future of sustainable aviation — but what’s really happening behind the scenes? In this piece, we go beyond the announcements to explore the true state of SAF adoption worldwide: who’s leading, what’s holding the market back, and how global policies and regional efforts are shaping the path forward.
From predictive maintenance to AI copilots and real-time safety tools — innovation is reshaping every stage of the flight journey. In this piece, we explore how technology is enhancing safety in the air and on the ground, helping the aviation industry move from reactive responses to proactive protection.
What does it take to lead cybersecurity at a national airline — and to do it in one of the most high-stakes industries in the world? We spoke with Tsofit Shachar, CISO of EL AL Airlines, about career paths, leadership under pressure, supply chain vulnerabilities, the rise of AI threats, and the critical role startups play in aviation cybersecurity
