Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Israel’s ‘Air Force One’ Is Ready For Takeoff

The ‘Wing of Zion,’ the Israeli version of Air Force One, is seen above Ben Gurion Airport, on its first test flight, November 3, 2019. (Yoav Weiss/Israel Aerospace Industries)  

Times of Israel: Israel’s ‘Air Force One’ is ready for takeoff, but Bennett’s not boarding yet  

Aviation authorities clear ‘Wing of Zion’ for flight, but Prime Minister’s Office has not issued approvals; costly project was developed by Netanyahu, criticized by Lapid. 

Aviation authorities granted Israel’s version of Air Force One a “flight certificate” earlier this week, effectively clearing it for use by the country’s leaders. 

The NIS 750 million ($241 million) plane dubbed “Wing of Zion” took years to develop and is meant to be used by Israeli heads of state for official business. 

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog have not moved to use the plane yet, though, according to Hebrew media reports.  

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WNU Editor: The current PM may refuse to fly it now. But here is an easy prediction. It is going to be used in the future by the next Prime Minister.

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