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Old 01-05-2010, 11:23   #42
Richard
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RE: Israeli Model

FWIW - the Israeli model came into existance when it became evident that the Israeli's could trust nobody to look our for their safety/self-interests and their government made the decision to protect their interests no matter the cost. To that end, El Al does the following:
  • Their aircraft have specific modifications
  • Their agents (world-wide) and crews are Israeli
  • Their aircraft are only serviced by Israelis
  • Their security personnel (world-wide) are entirely Israeli
  • Their citizens and equipment all have military obligations
Expensive - but - a must from their point-of-view.

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