I want this to happen not just for the unity it shows but to watch heads of the

[RB TexLa]

"Never give money to a foreigner, buy Merican" idiots explode.


By Peter Pae
January 17, 2009
For nearly two decades, Boeing Co.'s massive 747 jumbo jet has served as the president's flying White House, awing world leaders and projecting America's might wherever it landed.

But in the next decade, "United States of America" could end up being emblazoned on an even bigger plane that has been a symbol of European unity and pride.

...

In a move that is certain to raise the political ire of "buy American" supporters in Congress, the Air Force has requested information from aircraft makers, including Airbus of Europe, to replace the aging 747 jet. Boeing, headquartered in Chicago, has built presidential jets since the early 1960s.

...

The Pentagon's request for information made quietly last week set in motion an open-ended contest. Airbus and Boeing are the only two companies capable of building an aircraft as large and sophisticated as that required by the leader of the world's most powerful country. Last year, the double-decked Airbus A380 unseated the 747 as the world's largest passenger plane.

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-airforceone17-2009jan17,0,4230004.story

[texastoast]

1. And why can it not be built here?

And give Americans jobs, again? Oh, that might be because buying foreign really does benefit Bush's industrialist base. Perhaps?

[Sarah Ibarruri]

2. Manufacturing needs to be brought back here.

It was a HUGE mistake to allow the deceptively-named "free trade" agreements. Yet these were supported not only by Repukes.

[aquart]

3. You want to send more of our money overseas?

So that OTHER people can have jobs? Thanks a bunch.

[RB TexLa]

4. I'm sure you fine with this, though?

I'm sure their buying of American products is great but our buying from our friends is just horrible.

I bet you make a real good friend. :sarcasm:


As early as 1994, Air France decided to rationalize its fleet by purchasing technically similar, latest-generation aircraft. The goal is to have to the same family of aircraft so as to achieve maximum benefit from technical commonalty. Air France has accordingly organized its medium-fleet around the Airbus A320 family. For entry-level long-haul models with a capacity of under 250 seats, it is building its fleet around the Airbus A330/A340 and for wide-bodied jets, around the Boeing 777 and 747 for higher capacity.



http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/toutsurairfrance/lacompagnie/flotte_principe_gestion.htm

[DCKit]

5. I'd prefer to see a responsible President downsize to the new, smaller, more fuel efficient....

Boeing model. Let the staff and press corps fly coach.

[stillcool]

6. Congress has changed their tune..

now it's buy from whatever goose lays a golden egg on you.