Database, which matches programs in US and elsewhere, will compile everything from credit card numbers to meal requests in order to fight terror, crime and pandemics

'We must stay ahead of emerging security threats,' says aviation official, noting measures taken in past 20 years to help prevent further attacks

La Compagnie only operates 2 planes, which it says allows it to charge 30% less than business class seats in other airlines; route could face delays due to COVID restrictions

Global air passenger traffic expected to reach 43 percent of pre-pandemic levels this year

Some nations ease restrictions while others continue to struggle ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas; WHO leader warns drugs must be distributed fairly

Reports indicate flights could take off within weeks; officials hail move as major milestone toward establishment of bilateral tourism, trade

Plane, said to be first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv, displays nations' flags as it taxies through the airfield, a day after aviation agreement signed by 2 nations

Governments also okay 10 cargo flights a week and unlimited charter flights to Eilat; reports indicate flights could launch within weeks

Passengers on flight from Orlando seen supporting woman, as flight attendants insist family deboard despite airline regulations excusing young children from mask-wearing

Officials say agreements with Athens and Cyprus only a matter of time, contrary to situation in EU, which has closed its borders to Israelis for time being