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New DW : Air Force One
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
I wonder how long the US president will fly the "old" 742... When will we see a 744?
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
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The aircraft is very much different from the 744, but it's already updated, even with CF6's engines. Btw the 744 is OLD, perhaps the B748 is a better proposal?
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
i heard talk on the news they were considering A380's to replace the aging aircraft, i have also heard boeing has proposed a 748 version
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
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A380 will never happen Airbus is pitching it but I dont think the US Gov is interested. The president will need to go all over the country and very few runways can handle an A380. I think we can count the airports that can handle the A380 on one hand. I dont think a 748 will be in the works yet considering that the current AF1's are still in pretty good condition. The last AF1 707's lasted 30 years. I wouldnt call these planes aging yet.
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RJ First Officer
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
Plus there is no need to waste tax payer money on new planes...the current one are just fine.
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
I don't see a reason why. The 742 probably doesn't have many cycles on it. Also with the top notch maintenance. I could see it flying for another 20 or 30 years.
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
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I was thinking the same thing. It's not like its getting several cycles a day. Maybe several cycles a month at best.
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
I think your right. Because I know the Pres. have an B747 and the Vice Pres. has an B757..or a B767. I have heard that the A380 lower level will before the Pres and top level for Vice Pres. So if it comes out while Obama is pres. he'll have a HUGE plane.
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
It was in the media that the A380 for AF1 idea was out there but I saw the article it seemed more of a what if, than the the Airforce asking about it. Besides if the president buys the A380 he will only be able to go to US 6 airports at most and I don't think Dulles or Ronald Reagan are one of them.
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
I just wonder when this country is going to wake up and realize what a mistake they made.
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Re: New DW : Air Force One
Guys, Stay on the topic.. Thanks.
Why is Dragon re-releasing an old release? I already got the 28000 from 2003 release. DW55544.
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