PM to get two 'Blair Force Ones'
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PM to get two 'Blair Force Ones'
Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to get the go-ahead later this month for two "Blair Force One" planes to fly him on official trips, the BBC has learned.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5098126.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5098126.stm
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The intention is to lease 2 aircraft. I suspect that the reason is one of security, now that the threat from terrorists on the PM has increased.
No doubt it will be fitted with anti missile defence systems.
No doubt it will be fitted with anti missile defence systems.
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Depending on the delivery time required, it's more than likely to be Tony Blair's successor who is first to take advantage of such an aircraft (or I wouldn't be surprised if it's first use would be to ferry the Duke of York on a vital business tour of the Carribbean or somewhere that a major golf tournament is being staged).
I think a 75-seat A321 would suit him nicely.
As to whether the larger one is an Airbus or Boeing would depend on the size of the FSTA deal I suppose!
A Fokker 70 would do nicely for the European holidays (Oops! - Summits.)
As to whether the larger one is an Airbus or Boeing would depend on the size of the FSTA deal I suppose!
A Fokker 70 would do nicely for the European holidays (Oops! - Summits.)
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Well that news is going to upset one Gatwick based brokerage I should think! Wonder if that decision was based on any recent DC-8 charters that may not have gone quite according to plan? 
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Originally Posted by Ms Spurtle
Will the bigger one be an A319/A320 or will he go for a A330/A350 to impress the little countries he visits ?
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How many seats does Mr Abramovic have in his 767-300 ?? Be nice to save a few bob and have a share pool.
What does Mrs A. have the use of these days has he still got the "old" BBJ on the books?
Be lucky
David
What does Mrs A. have the use of these days has he still got the "old" BBJ on the books?
Be lucky
David
