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A380 Plane
The Airbus A380-800 [Image Source: Qantas Airways]






Source: BBC News

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A380 for AF1?
By MonkeyPaw on 1/9/2012 2:55:15 PM , Rating: 2
How can the USA even consider an import for AF1? Have we outsourced all our plane building, too?

RE: A380 for AF1?
By nafhan on 1/9/2012 3:05:09 PM , Rating: 2
Obviously: the 747 is not big enough.

RE: A380 for AF1?
By Ringold on 1/10/2012 12:09:43 AM , Rating: 3

I agree with some of the disbelief. When other world leaders fly commercially, is AF1, a golden chariot by comparison, not enough? -.- Plus, if there's anything that should be bought domestically purely as a symbol, wouldn't it be that?

RE: A380 for AF1?
By michael67 on 1/10/2012 6:13:18 AM , Rating: 1
Ofc Boeing is gone get the contract, but that dose not mean the A380 is not gone be used as a bargaining card.

And unless Boeing comes whit a ridicules high offer, and forces the government in a do or die situation, and overplays the domestic card, Boeing is getting the contract.

And if they don't get it, they just sue and cry wolf again and get it that way, just like with the tankers.

RE: A380 for AF1?
By Keeir on 1/10/2012 11:37:10 AM , Rating: 2
When other world leaders fly commercially

#1. When its a documented fact that US airliners can be hi-jacked, I am not sure having the president fly commerical all the time is a great idea

#2. List of Countries that maintain private large aircraft for high government use

... List goes on.

Maybe you should ment to say,
"When other world leaders fly commerically to make a political statement, why does US leaders feels that just AF1 is not enough of a golden chariot?"

Because I assure you that most if not all First, Second, and Third world countries maintain a private fleet of aircraft for use by high officals, and the high officals usually use them.

RE: A380 for AF1?
By Natch on 1/10/2012 9:03:47 AM , Rating: 2
We could always convert a C-5 Galaxy. That's big enough to haul an M-1 tank, and I'm sure they could split it into two decks, for more room. That, or have enough room for a basketball court, so Mr Obama could enjoy some sport while flying here and there. ;)

