Originally Posted by
El Bunto
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.
In other words, the A330 chosen couldn't revert easily to its original role and would have to be a dedicated aircraft.