IAF jets scrambled to intercept unidentified plane

“Ethiopian aircraft pilot fails to identify himself on way
to Israel, apparently due to technical error in radio. Israel
Air Force jets identify plane, leading it to safe landing at
Ben Gurion Airport.”

Ynetnews.com
Eli Senyor
Published:
11.25.08, 08:00 / Israel News

Two Air Force jets were scrambled to intercept an Ethiopian plane approaching Israel’s airspace without identifying itself Tuesday morning.

The civilian aircraft, carrying some 200 passengers on its way to Israel, failed to follow safety regulations and did not identify itself, apparently due to a technical error in the plane’s radio device. Read More.

Cover Image: Ethiopianairlines.com