Arkia is a private airline but its security is overseen by Israels Shin Bet intelligence agency and held to the same tough standards for which national carrier El Al is renowned.
An Arkia spokeswoman said the reported flash of light and accompanying jolt happened at the back of the plane, but declined comment on the discrepancy with the pilot's testimony.
The Arkia spokeswoman declined to say whether Flight 582 was the jet used by Sharon and his entourage six months ago.
Arkia is a private airline but its security is overseen by Israel's Shin Bet intelligence agency and held to the same tough standards for which national carrier El Al is renowned.
An Arkia spokeswoman said the reported flash of light and accompanying jolt happened at the back of the plane, but declined comment on the discrepancy with the pilot's testimony.
The Arkia spokeswoman declined to say whether Flight 582 was the jet used by Sharon and his entourage six months ago.