VIP aircraft: how do presidents, prime ministers and heads of state travel?
The ability to travel at short notice is an important part of a presidential or governmental work schedule. While some leaders and heads of state arrive at regional and international meetings on massive four-engined planes, others travel on smaller jets. Let‘s take a look at various fleets. The United…
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