Ireland's New Government Jet Lacks Israeli Navigation System for Fog Landings

The Irish government's new €53 million jet reportedly lacks an Israeli-manufactured navigation system essential for landing in foggy conditions. This decision to omit the Elbit-produced system has drawn attention.

4 Aug, 16:34 — 4 Aug, 16:34

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Ireland spends €53m. on gov't jet lacking Elbit-manufactured system needed to land in fog - report

Ireland’s new government jet was purchased without FalconEye, an Elbit co-developed system that helps aircraft land in fog, despite officials denying any operational limits.

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Ireland's New Government Jet Lacks Israeli Navigation System for Fog Landings

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Ireland spends €53m. on gov't jet lacking Elbit-manufactured system needed to land in fog - report

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Ireland spends €53m. on gov't jet lacking Elbit-manufactured system needed to land in fog - report

Irland: Regierung verzichtet bei neuem Jet auf Navigationssystem aus Israel

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