Robert 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 Seems that David Cameron’s choice of airline for his trip to Asia has not gone down well with some: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9197170/David-Cameron-flies-the-flag...on-an-Angolan-plane.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2127909/Note-PM--youre-supposed-promoting-British-business-Cameron-flies-Tokyo-Angolan-plane.html Im surprised that MAS didnt get a chance especialy with plently of spare 747's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 Well we haven't heard any good news about MH's charter operation since Capt. Nik left. So, whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2012 UK PM doesn't have his own private jet funded by tax payers , unlike.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 14, 2012 Yes, lots of discussion going on but Daily Mail is not a serious newspaper. UK Budget cuts mean that the RAF no longer has the hardware - so they have to pay the price in prestige. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted April 14, 2012 The controversy aside, I am pleased that Mr David Cameron chartered the B747-400 of Atlas Air ... I was wondering when I would have the opportunity to see and photograph this beautiful Jumbo ... and it turned up yesterday in Singapore Changi Airport for a brief 2-hour stop before going on to Nayphitaw in Myanmar. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2012 It's indeed a beautiful queen of the sky that Mr. Cameron had a chance to grabed hold of. :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2012 Any idea what the cabin is like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Kim 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2012 That livery is very elegant compared to it's Cargo cousins, will we be seeing these painted on the cargo aircrafts ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2012 Any idea what the cabin is like? http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?airlinesearch=Atlas%20Air%20%28SonAir%29&distinct_entry=true Third shot has a pic of the upper deck. Sad how Britain has rationalized it's way out of a proper VIP transport. I'm also surprised by how easily MP's here resign over the smallest misdemeanor, guess this is the true definition of a public servant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lock SH 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) If my leaders fly this type of aircraft/cabin for official duties domestically and internationally, I will consider to give my vote to them for the rest of my life ......... but UNFORTUNATELY ............ Edited April 14, 2012 by Lock SH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted April 15, 2012 If my leaders fly this type of aircraft/cabin for official duties domestically and internationally, I will consider to give my vote to them for the rest of my life ......... but UNFORTUNATELY ............ While there is nobody worthy to vote FOR, there is always somebody to vote AGAINST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 15, 2012 While there is nobody worthy to vote FOR, there is always somebody to vote AGAINST. Sad really, it boils down to choosing the lesser of evils then in that case If my leaders fly this type of aircraft/cabin for official duties domestically and internationally, I will consider to give my vote to them for the rest of my life ..... You would ?! SonAir/Atlas could be due for a windfall in Malaysia soon then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2012 So when the Malaysian PM visited London which aircraft did he fly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lock SH 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2012 IIRC, A319CJ, rego 9M-NAA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2012 So many stops on the way.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted April 15, 2012 So many stops on the way.... Actually the max range of the ACJ is 6500nm & KUL-LHR is only 5800nm according to the Great Circle Mapper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 The most unglamourous transport used by any VVIP worldwide must surely be the one used by Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong ... he travelled to some summit meetings in a Fokker 50!!!!! But that saved us tonnes of tax-payers' money .... KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 If my leaders fly this type of aircraft/cabin for official duties domestically and internationally, I will consider to give my vote to them for the rest of my life ......... but UNFORTUNATELY ............ Well the Penang Chief Minister travels on normal scheduled carriers like AirAsia. It looks like he does not have access to the RMAF's VIP transport! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2012 Well the Penang Chief Minister travels on normal scheduled carriers like AirAsia. It looks like he does not have access to the RMAF's VIP transport! You mean the current one or the former one? The former one is known to travel on AK it appears... :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 The most unglamourous transport used by any VVIP worldwide must surely be the one used by Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong ... he travelled to some summit meetings in a Fokker 50!!!!! But that saved us tonnes of tax-payers' money .... KC Sim That is very low-key and unglamorous. I assume it may have make multiple stops in between....I don't think F-50 has flat bed and all the blings like those ME folks have on their battalion of A340 and B744......hahas!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 The most unglamourous transport used by any VVIP worldwide must surely be the one used by Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong ... he travelled to some summit meetings in a Fokker 50!!!!! But that saved us tonnes of tax-payers' money .... KC Sim No idea why the SG gov would continue to use the F50 as a VIP transport though. Have spent 15 years flying the F27 / F50 as a passenger (intra-borneo routes) and they are atrocious for work, the best you could do would be to doze off from the constant vibrations or cabin heat ! Took my 1st flight when I was 2 weeks old and despite the shortcomings, the F50 remains my favorite aircraft. Used to take it over the ATR-72 while possible. Certainly the Lee dynasty would see sense in giving a transport aircraft where meaningful work could be done ? Or is the SG PM not worth that much ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 No idea why the SG gov would continue to use the F50 as a VIP transport though. Have spent 15 years flying the F27 / F50 as a passenger (intra-borneo routes) and they are atrocious for work, the best you could do would be to doze off from the constant vibrations or cabin heat ! Took my 1st flight when I was 2 weeks old and despite the shortcomings, the F50 remains my favorite aircraft. Used to take it over the ATR-72 while possible. Certainly the Lee dynasty would see sense in giving a transport aircraft where meaningful work could be done ? Or is the SG PM not worth that much ? Isn't SG's premier the world's best paid government leader? Surely he can splurge on an A380 suite on SQ for trips right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 No idea why the SG gov would continue to use the F50 as a VIP transport though Would not be surprised if these exercises have substantial PR value worked into it - for Singaporeans' consumption only of course Sort of like the F50 is used as transport for the PM (as opposed to VIP transport) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
