While I wasn't the biggest fan of Bethune, since he left, Cal has no political clout. Couple cases of fine scotch, few cigars, dinner with some Pentagon buddies.....we'd had it.(the way DC works) This was truly a gift from departing speaker.....Uncle Denny. It sure sounds good though, capitol to capitol. Whether or not it would serve the greatest number of people...remains to be seen. One thing I will say, UAL does have the equipment to fly it. The Chinese were worried CAL would try it with a 757.