"Why a BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) - why not an ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jet)"
Presumably because the poodle's master told Bliar that he had to.....
"Gosh, yes, George. You're so right. Now, please can I have another lick?"
Incidentally, Airbus offers a complete range of aircraft for corporate, VIP and government aviation - from its A318 Elite, Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) and A320 Prestige to the widebody A330 and A340…and soon the A380 flying palace.