Will They Hire ex-GM/Ford Pilots?

[cjdriver]

Hey, if Bush can give the banks billions, Obama can BUY a few American made jets. They need to buy more and ask all corporations to do the same.

 

[sydeseet]

I would guess the $15 million above list price is for all the modifications for the secret stuff onboard.

Sadly true........

I have flown plenty of congressmen/women, as well as cabinet members, on numerous charter aircraft, none of which had any type of encrypted communication's devices. Heck, we didn't even have a flight phone or DVD player on the King Airs.

 

[LJ45]

I would guess the $15 million above list price is for all the modifications for the secret stuff onboard.

it could also include some extra support items, i.e. parts, maintenance etc.

 

[GVFlyer]

I have flown plenty of congressmen/women, as well as cabinet members, on numerous charter aircraft, none of which had any type of encrypted communication's devices. Heck, we didn't even have a flight phone or DVD player on the King Airs.

The Army and Air Force C-37As are identical extensively modified jets. One of the features that each includes is a "White House" communications suite contained in a separate cabin manned by a specially qualified operator.

Generally, these quoted costs include "Contractor Logistic Support".




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[GVFlyer]

Hey, if Bush can give the banks billions, Obama can BUY a few American made jets. They need to buy more and ask all corporations to do the same.

Apparently, you weren't paying attention. The Obama administration told corporations to sell jets, not buy them.

 

[LJ45]

Apparently, you weren't paying attention. The Obama administration told corporations to sell jets, not buy them.

you are correct. He would rather bash Bush, which has nothing to do with what we are talking about.

 

[chuckthepilot]

Looks like they may have dropped it.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32366094/ns/politics

 

[AA717driver]

In a related story: House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has introduced legislation that would give certain "Indispensable Members of Government" priority for travel on Government aircraft.

Their priority would place them ahead of the Air Force brass who now do the majority of the flying on the aircraft. Much of the Air Force travel is related to Issues Abroad--formerly known as the Global War on Terror.

Speaker Pelosi could not be reached for comment.








uke:
TC

 

[johnsonrod]

A bunch of hypocrites....

It's funny how so many pilots who are union-lovers/supporters are now turning on Obama who has done everything he can to support unions (i.e., GM/Chrysler). Obama's economic policies are downright hostile toward aviation in general as fewer people will have discretionary income to spend on trips and luxuries. The potential 50-60% tax rate (including all taxes) for the highest income level would place the US above all but three European countries in terms of tax rates - you can't tell me that won't impact spending on aviation.

Well, anyone who voted for Obama should know that you GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR and you are officially a Socialist. I hope you feel good about that... Think about the implications of your vote next time - 2010 (and 2012) is not too far away.

 

[LJ45]

It's funny how so many pilots who are union-lovers/supporters are now turning on Obama who has done everything he can to support unions (i.e., GM/Chrysler). Obama's economic policies are downright hostile toward aviation in general as fewer people will have discretionary income to spend on trips and luxuries. The potential 50-60% tax rate (including all taxes) for the highest income level would place the US above all but three European countries in terms of tax rates - you can't tell me that won't impact spending on aviation.

Well, anyone who voted for Obama should know that you GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR and you are officially a Socialist. I hope you feel good about that... Think about the implications of your vote next time - 2010 (and 2012) is not too far away.

perfectly said !!