Netanyahu's New Ride 'Wing Of Zion' Creates Flutter On 1st Flight, Windshield Cracks Before US Trip

The Air Force One used by US Presidents is probably one of the most popular when it comes to aircraft that heads of state use. Another such aircraft that is creating buzz on the social media is Israel’s “Wing of Zion.” Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu took his first flight on the “Wing of Zion” on July 22 as he flew to the United States. Netanyahu left Jerusalem alongside his wife, Sara Netanyahu, in the modified Boeing 767-338ER Widebody-Twinjet Airliner. The PM was accompanied by political and security aides, a press delegation, and several Israelis previously held hostage by Hamas. Only nine reporters could join the Israeli delegation's flight to the US due to the plane manufacturer's capacity control. However, Netanyahu’s decision to take his maiden flight on the Wing of Zion in the middle of a war has raised a few eyebrows. Watch the video to know about the controversy.

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00:00 – INTRODUCTION
02:50 – CONTROVERSY AROUND WING OF ZION
04:55 – FEATURES OF NETANYAHU’S PLANE
06:15 – WING OF ZION WINDSHIELD CRACKS MID-FLIGHT

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[chaoscarl-jdgb]

Boeing and Zionism, perfect match. A very dark bird indeed!

[Etienne-cktr]

Hmm, cracks in his nation, cracks in his government, cracks in his plans and a crack in his windshield - perhaps Someone is trying to tell him something.

[Kevin-fqzh]

he has allah’s support & blessings

[nivid]

Good idea for Israel to limit or pretend the internet wasn't working properly for feral reporters during the flight.

[-oodd]

lol only 9 journalists could fit in a wide body 747… more like he could only pay off 9 of em to say what he wants em to say.

[richardshiggins]

His wife is worse than himself and that is saying something .

[RussellAlami]

The seats have pockets for 8 passports

[jasongovett]

Wings of Zion. 😂 Lol that is brilliant. Awesome Love it. Absolutely brilliant name to call Israeli Air Force One. ❤

[janssenrembert]

Only 9 journalists?? They call it "capacity control"??? On a 767 ???
That plane can hold over 200 people.

[nwankwosampson-xkjc]

The question is, did he reach America?

[abz]

What should he fly in??? Seems very reasonable

[A.Hunter]

The livery is very cool, but that doesn't change the fact that it is an old, refurbished plane. I can't understand why a country with lots and lots of money can't afford to buy a brand new model directly from the manufacturer, for example a 787 Dreamliner. The crack in the windshield is concerning, even though it is supposed to be a "common" occurrence. There have been instances where a crack appears on the windshield, and then the entire part fails and disintegrates, leading to a decompression. This doesn't cause the airplane to crash, but if the pilots are not wearing their safety belts, they can be sucked out of the cockpit and find themselves in the empty sky, falling towards the ground of the sea.

[AbeTheFakeSage]

It’s very weird, when Netanyahu walks with his wife, she’s the one leading.
What kind of relationship is this?
Very interesting.

[Celestial_Arishem]

Should have gone for a new aircraft rather than going for this one which is nearing the end of its commercial life.

[iquodappa]

Would he rather built tunnels instead?

[MILABRRA]

I THOUGHT THEY'RE SUPER RICH BUT NO

[rogerrutz]

Let's hope that is a Boeing 737 Max

[qwill]

Quite large for country with size of Israel...

[tharindumw]

Would have been the perfect time to get rid of a monster

[larrycurley]

A Plane payed for by the American taxpayer.