Wanted: Israeli Air Force One
A double bed, en suite shower and lavatory, wardrobe, safe, multimedia system including 42-inch screen and two oxygen bottles as part of the resuscitation system – this is what the new aircraft for the prime minister of Israel will include.
For many years, the prime minister has flown overseas in an aircraft that has undergone rapid conversion into an "official" plane. This has included the removal of seats and the installment of a bed for the use of the prime minister and his wife. There is no aircraft permanently on call for the prime minister, but a plane is refitted each time by whichever airline has won the tender issued for any given trip abroad.
However, it has recently been decided that the time has come for the prime minister and president to have a dedicated aircraft. The accountant general has published the specifications of such an aircraft and asked airlines if they are able to meet the requirements.
There are three options for a prime ministerial aircraft. The first would be a dedicated aircraft for use only by VIPs. The second would be an aircraft in regular use but always on call for government needs. The third option would be a long term agreement with an airline which would prepare one of
but its planes upon receiving 72 hours' notice, though not necessarily the same aircraft each time.
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