The Israel Customs Authority is blocking the delivery of equipment needed to operate the Israel Airports Authority's navigation aids, according to reports. The move is said to compromise the safety of civilian flights.
The Israel Customs Authority is preventing the delivery of essential equipment needed to operate navigation aids at Israel's airports, according to reports arriving Monday afternoon. The disruption affects the Israel Airports Authority's ability to maintain navigational systems, compromising civilian flight safety.
As The Zioneer reported on July 5, the issue follows a related development: the loss of ILS landing capability after customs authorities seized a calibration aircraft. The precise scope of the current disruption and a timeline for resolution have not been disclosed.
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