It would be fascinating to know the intricacies of the FSTA contract in this context. Does it fall under civilian revenue flying ( therefore AirTanker's remit ) because they certainly aren't service personnel being trooped on MoD orders.
How will it affect contracted service delivery? Will there be a surcharge for additional unprogrammed usage?
And I thought the mil-kit Voyagers were restricted as to which countries they could visit due to sensitive NATO-standard kit onboard. And not just those on the Axis of Evil; Voyagers have to dog-leg around Israel.
The whole idea reeks of COTAM-envy and someone reckons they've found a clever solution.
I wouldn't care if they announced a few Falcon 7Xs or A318s or whatever to be bought for the RAF, but messing around with the Voyager fleet will just end in tears.
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