32 Sqn?
Heard a rumour that 32 will no longer be "The Royal" Sqn. soon.
2 new Global Express to be based at Farnborough from Apil 2008. Serco (The Engineering side of 32) told to expect redundancies! Is this true? |
Presumably 32 will stay at Northolt and be just a comms sqdn again, and the Globals will be contractorised, is that what you're saying?
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Yes, that's what I heard but I don't know if it is correct.
Anyone know who is maintaining the Globals if it is? |
32 (TR) Sqn will retain its 'Royal' mantle for VIP & Royal flights into potentially hostile areas. In April 2008 two new aircraft will be operated under a PFI contract for VIP/Royal taskings in the UK and Europe, most likely a Global Express & BBJ (Blair Force 1). This will enable 32 Sqn to task a BAE146 overseas on a permanent basis.
More info will be available in the RAF Yearbook 2007, due out in April ;) |
Will they be RAF/Military registered or Civillian like the S76?
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Put it on the Cayman Islands register and save the tax! :)
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f4aviation - you say
"most likely a Global Express & BBJ (Blair Force 1)" Why a BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) - why not an ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jet), for which we do still, after all, make the wings and several other bits in this country? airsound |
Good question but when has "Bliar" or this government done anything to support British industry?:ugh:
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"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. |
Quite right Beags, they do. But I believe that their whole VIP range is (loosely) referred to as ACJ.
Incidentally, the BBJ is, as far as I know, basically one model of 737 - though Boeing does also do 747VIP, 777VIP, and eventually 787VIP. airsound |
When Blair was at Farnborough last year, he departed the show in a A319CJ.
Not that that means anything.....! :) |
So do I have to PVR to fly either of these jets out of Farnborough or will there be an RAF component to the crewing?
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Not a chance my friend.
It's long been established that the crew will be civilian, as is the support crew. If you're RAF, then say goodbye to VVIP flying! SERCO: You didn't win the bid. Shame. Hopefully the next guys will have some idea what they're doing. Because from what I've heard, SERCO never had (and still don't have) a clue. |
So who will be looking after these?
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Those who PVR following next week's kick in the teeth pay case.
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Airsound, I think there are 2 flavours of BBJ, the BBJ1 (essentially a 737-700) and the BBJ2 (based on the bigger -800), but I stand to be corrected.
If these a/c are to be based at FAB, I wonder if the '76 will move in from it's home a few miles to the North? |
The two Blair Force aircraft will be civvy operated under a Government PFI, led by the Department of Transport & not attached to 32 Sqn in any way. 32 Sqn will not be reducing its aircraft or personnel, nor is Serco reducing its involvement - indeed, things will get busier for the unit as its a much-used asset in theatre.
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Hopefully the next guys will have some idea what they're doing. Because from what I've heard, SERCO never had (and still don't have) a clue. |
TAG Aviation offers the normal 'total service' facilities of an FBO with it's own maintenance base. Farnborough was re-developed from the outset for traffic like the BBJ2 (737-800).
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So who will be looking after these? |
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