A380 To Replace Air Force One
#11
Here is an article that came out yesterday in the paper.
Bids give Airbus chance to build Air Force One | Aviation | Kansas.com
Bids give Airbus chance to build Air Force One | Aviation | Kansas.com
#12
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we should put him in a B-52
anyone who sees a B-52 bearing down on them KNOWS it means business
anyone who sees a B-52 bearing down on them KNOWS it means business
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Given the opportunity, the euros would probably do it even if they lost money...the bragging rights would be priceless in the global A&D market.
#17
Here is an article that came out yesterday in the paper.
Bids give Airbus chance to build Air Force One | Aviation | Kansas.com
Bids give Airbus chance to build Air Force One | Aviation | Kansas.com
#19
The 747 can fly to more airports ... A LOT more airports than the A380. Based on that alone, the A380 will never be the Air Force's choice to fly the President in.
In addition, the 747 is a proven aircraft with many hours under it's belt. The A380 is essentially still an experimental aircraft. It will need a decade or two to work out the bugs.
Sure, Airbus can waste their money bidding, but there's no way in he11 that they'll win.
-Fatty
In addition, the 747 is a proven aircraft with many hours under it's belt. The A380 is essentially still an experimental aircraft. It will need a decade or two to work out the bugs.
Sure, Airbus can waste their money bidding, but there's no way in he11 that they'll win.
-Fatty
#20
From the previous posts it is apparent most believe the choice will be a political one and not on the merits of the individual airplane. No surprises here...
Personally I believe if the POTUS takes any money from the government.. oh.. never mind.
Personally I believe if the POTUS takes any money from the government.. oh.. never mind.
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