"What we need NOW is just 3 reliable 200-250 seat strat pax/cargo airlifters, with the range to get to and from the 'Stan non-stop"
How about we buy a few of BA's 744s that they're looking to offload; we did just that in the early '80s when they ditched the TriStar (partly as a result of a clerical error) for peanuts.
Would suit both players & we'd have a modern, reliable decent-sized Strategic transport.
Would look good on the CV too...