Ask Dr D: We make the planes US Presidents fly in
The ‘flying Oval Office’ has 4,000 square feet of interior floor space including a conference/dining room.

We make the plane US Presidents have flown in for 50 years. Our planes have:
Anti missile technology
Longer range and aerial refueling
Self-sufficiency at airports around the world
The ‘flying Oval Office’ has 4,000 square feet of interior floor space including a conference/dining room
Quarters for the president and the first lady
An office area for senior staff members
Another office that converts into a medical facility when necessary
Yet another area for work and rest for staff, media representatives and Air Force crews
Two kitchens that can provide 100 meals at one sitting
Multi-frequency radios for air-to-air, airto-ground and satellite communications And so, in short, the principal differences between Air Force No 1 and our standard planes include state-of-theart navigation, electronic, defense and communications equipment; its interior configuration and furnishings; selfcontained baggage loader; and front and aft air-stairs.
But despite this, Doc, we are being told by Trump our contract to make Air Force No 1 may be discontinued. What should be our response?
Going Company US
Dear Going Company
I am an advisor to celebrities and not corporates, but since you have written I must oblige. First: Kitna deti hai?
Second, I can suggest a response that may be juvenile but which Trump will fully understand. You should write to him: “If we can’t be your No 1, then No 2 on you.”
Statutory Warning: This humour column is not for the weak-kneed or the thin-skinned.
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