#Breaking @globalnews exclusive: Government to replace entire fleet or #RCAF troop transport and air-to-air refueling planes (Polaris planes) including the Prime Minister's plane. Expected to cost between $1-$5 Billion. My story with @amandacconn #Cdnpoli globalnews.ca/news/7529302/c…
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A few things on this story:
The govt will only buy a plane being flown now by a NATO ally.
Govt will buy 5-6 planes - so possibly one more than we have now.
Buying the whole fleet at once makes sense in many ways and protects govt from political criticism on PM plane.
The govt will only buy a plane being flown now by a NATO ally.
Govt will buy 5-6 planes - so possibly one more than we have now.
Buying the whole fleet at once makes sense in many ways and protects govt from political criticism on PM plane.
The planes are being purchased BEFORE we know what our next generation fighter jets will be, however senior govt official says options on the market essentially come with both attachments to work with a number of options - both for Cdn planes and allies.
The new PM plane will come with "secure communications" - the current plane has no wifi, a phone that sometimes works and if you've flown on it, you will know pieces of plastic randomly fall off the inside when you land. It's no flying limo for any PM.
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