Ireland’s new government jet ships without key fog-landing tech amid Israeli parts boycott
TL;DR
Ireland’s $61 million Dassault Falcon 6X government jet will arrive without the FalconEye fog-landing system because Ireland is boycotting Israeli-made parts. The safety feature, normally located in the plane’s nose, would aid landings in poor weather, a notable gap for a vehicle intended to transport the Taoiseach and officials. The jet was delivered in 2025 to replace the older Learjet, while four new Irish Air Corps helicopters reportedly include Israeli flight systems due to manufacturing constraints. The move reflects ongoing tensions between Ireland and Israel amid broader diplomatic actions.
- Irish government buys new ‘Air Force One’-style jet without a safety system for fog— because the part is made in Israel New York Post
- Ireland's new €53m. jet may struggle in fog as government rejects Israeli-made landing system The Jerusalem Post
- Irish state jet may struggle to land in fog, having forgone Israeli equipment – report The Times of Israel
- Ireland Shoots Itself In Foot Over Woke Boycott Of Israeli Jet Tech The Daily Wire
- Irish PM’s jet can’t land in fog after Israeli system removed Yahoo
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