Created Saturday, Feb 14th 2026 19:17Z, last updated Saturday, Feb 14th 2026 19:17Z
An El Al Boeing 737-800, registration 4X-EKN performing flight
LY-46 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Tel Aviv (Israel), had lined up runway 18L and was cleared for takeoff, when the crew advised they needed to hold for 30 seconds due to a malfunction, Tower cancelled the takeoff clearance. About 3 minutes later the crew reported ready for departure, was cleared for takeoff again, but about 40 seconds therefore the crew advised they needed to cancel their takeoff and return to the gate due to a malfunction. The aircraft returned to the apron.
The aircraft was able to depart about 2 hours later and reached Tel Aviv with a delay of about 100 minutes.
The aircraft, formerly being operated by Southwest Airlines, was sold to El Al and was on its delivery flight from Kansas City via New York and Amsterdam to Tel Aviv.
