Ireland Rejected Israeli-Made System, Now Prime Minister’s New Jet Lacks Ability To Help Pilots Land in Fog: Report

The technology helps pilots land in inclement conditions instead of having to divert to other airports.

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The $61 million Dassault Falcon 6X was ordered in 2024 during the height of the Israeli response to the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas. Dassault Aviation via X

Aug 4, 2026, 10:16 AM ET

A new government aircraft that Ireland bought to shuttle the Taoiseach, or prime minister, and other government officials around is lacking a key navigational system that helps landing in fog because the tool is produced by an Israeli company.

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Ireland Rejected Israeli-Made System, Now Prime Minister’s New Jet Lacks Ability To Help Pilots Land in Fog: Report

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