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The world of Private Jets

Fit For A Queen

Posted by Jess Dayuno on June 29th, 2008

The new buzz going around the aviation circle is that Her Majesty, The Queen of England is shopping for a new private jet.

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This came about because Britain has recently decided to abolish the Royal Flight where in the Royal Family travel using larger planes given by the Royal Air Force.

Even if these private jets are considered as luxurious items, the move is still a downgrade from a Queen’s status. They comparably so small from the usual wide-bodied planes she is so used to.

This decision to purchase a private jet came under a harsh criticism from some of the members of the Parliament saying that they thought that they were able to put a stop to Blair Force One when Former Prime Minister thought of getting himself a private aircraft just like US Air Force One. Now, they say that apparently they will be having a Brown Force One.

The current Prime Minister earlier rejected to purchase a larger aircraft saying that it will entail so much money to maintain one just for the Royals and the top officials of the government. They opted to just get a smaller one.

This aircraft will just be used for internal flights and short ranged trips abroad. They will still book seats on scheduled flights for international or long-ranged flights.

The Queen's Christmas Speech  Gordon Brown - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 2008
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The big question now is that what aircraft is just right for a Queen? Any ideas? We got several but although there are several magnificent private jets that could definitely fit her Royal Highness, there is still another question though that still remains to be answered, will the government approve of the price since the payment will come from the public’s purse.

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