Page 1 of 1

Possible replacement for Air Force 1 in a few years-

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:11 pm
by The Inspector
I read in todays morning paper that the Air Force is looking into a replacement for the current 747-250 being operated as Air Force 1.
They are looking into replacing it with an AIRBUS A-380!

Everyone here knows my feelings about the tanker deal so my only question for now is, when is the Presidental Limo going to swapped out for a stretch PEUGEOT? Or a Chinese CHERY?

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:50 pm
by 262crew
Update
According to the newest IAM 751 rag EADS will not submit a proposal for the three new AF-1's.

Re: Possible replacement for Air Force 1 in a few years-

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:39 pm
by tom d. friedman
The Inspector wrote:I read in todays morning paper that the Air Force is looking into a replacement for the current 747-250 being operated as Air Force 1.
They are looking into replacing it with an AIRBUS A-380!

Everyone here knows my feelings about the tanker deal so my only question for now is, when is the Presidental Limo going to swapped out for a stretch PEUGEOT? Or a Chinese CHERY?
if the usaf get's the airbus for af-1 that will be the ultimate slap to the u.s. taxpayer.

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:10 pm
by BHawthorne
My question is, what is wrong with the 2 747s they already have? One would think they could be upgraded as needed.