Boris's plane in emergency landing
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Boris's plane in emergency landing
Not really sure if it's "news", of any interest or worth mentioning but here goes anyway !
About as dull as drama gets!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36820756
About as dull as drama gets!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36820756
The Guardian has a *little* more detail:
Another "pilot carries out prescribed procedure and it works as expected" story ...
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed that the aircraft, believed to be an RAF passenger jet, a BAE 146, had experienced a technical fault – thought to be an issue with the plane’s hydraulics.
Another "pilot carries out prescribed procedure and it works as expected" story ...
But it does tell us that Boris feels the need to spend our money on a private jet when there is public transport, both air and train, running every few minutes.
How did we ever sink so low?
Getrude ... you have my undying scorn as a spiteful cheapskate.
I agree with you completely Wageslave.
It's entirely appropriate to use a 32sqn aeroplane - or for that matter a rented suitable sized transport aircraft - for the foreign secretary plus his delegation to attend official meetings of that nature, as a matter of efficiency, security, flexibility and of national prestige. This is hardly a private jolly.
It's entirely appropriate to use a 32sqn aeroplane - or for that matter a rented suitable sized transport aircraft - for the foreign secretary plus his delegation to attend official meetings of that nature, as a matter of efficiency, security, flexibility and of national prestige. This is hardly a private jolly.
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How do some people expect government to run. Do you see big company execs hanging out for the next loco. No, if business calls they hire a jet. 16 pax needing to discuss state matters across a few rows in front of Joe public and then get dumped in some cases 120km's from the actual intended destination? As Joe public myself I'd rather them not. The RAF ac are a fixed unit cost whether used or not. Only a bit of gas. Besides, why the RAF haven't got any better kit is beyond me. Ah yes... Forgot, all the DFID money gets sent off to tinpot dictatorships to spend on private jets!!!
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Wageslave, spot on!
Having had the 'luxury' of business class travel (arranged by my employer!) I can fully understand the value of these improved methods of travel for people who have time constraints and need to work as they travel and, far more importantly, need to arrive refreshed and fit to go straight into work. And along the same lines I see all the value of 'bizjets' (added to the simple fact that they employ a whole lot more people, especially pilots!)
Either a total failure to understand reality or cheap jealousy/envy.
(J.O., Excellent!!)
Having had the 'luxury' of business class travel (arranged by my employer!) I can fully understand the value of these improved methods of travel for people who have time constraints and need to work as they travel and, far more importantly, need to arrive refreshed and fit to go straight into work. And along the same lines I see all the value of 'bizjets' (added to the simple fact that they employ a whole lot more people, especially pilots!)
Originally Posted by Gertrude the Wombat
... there is public transport, both air and train, running every few minutes.
(J.O., Excellent!!)
Besides, why the RAF haven't got any better kit is beyond me.
