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Rivet Joint
The 2 F900s are also an odd choice. It’s a model from the 80s! Laughable that it’s chosen to replace 80s era jets that were at least built here! Could they have not chosen A220s which at least have their wings built in the UK or a more modern Bombardier business jet from Canada?
Most of the Government/Royal flights for at least the last 10 years have been out to tender on the UK charter market.
The Queen and Senior Royals have hardly been flying with the RAF for long time. They were chartering bizjets. The F900s aren’t replacing the 146…as that hasn’t been the 146’s primary use for many years.
And the F900s aren’t new either. Value for money. For groups of 10-15 people the brand-new A220 is hardly sensible, economical or value for money.