Israeli_Air_Force The Israeli Air Force (IAF; Hebrew:Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal, "Air and Space Arm", commonly known as חיל האויר Hel HaAvir, "Air Corps") is the air force of the Israel Defense Forces. The current Commander in Chief is Major General Ido Nehoshtan. The Israeli Air Force has approximately 1000 aircraft. The IAF has maintained total air superiority in the region since its creation.