The Bad Economy Means No Jet For The Queen

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6-08-2009 @ 6:40PM

Paco said...

The "royal jet" isn't very practical. For overseas heads of state visits The Queen needs a full size jet (usually at least a Airbus 319 to Boeing 777 size). For the couple of times a year that she conducts those visits it is much cheaper to lease.
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The princes and princess usually fly commercial to a location (Singapore, Miami, Sao Paolo, Dubai, Guatemala, Jamaica) and they charter a jet on location.
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Since the RAF jets are over 25 years old now, and will eventually need to be replaced, It would be nice to see them lease a sexy P180 Avanti II (Ferrari designed) turboprop for domestic flights and short hops to northern Europe. They may not be roomy like the RAF jet, but they go 400 mph and show a lot more concern about the environment (Charles is accused of hypocritical behaviour here). Heck, it's only 400 miles from London to Balmoral Castle, and that is the longest domestic trip they take.
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