I just returned from a middle-east trip and the 12 hour-long flight was anything but pleasant. I read about U.S. cabinet members making the trip regularly. I know that Air Force One is comfortable, but not comfortable enough for regular long trips for busy executives.
I’m just wondering whether some B-1 bombers or other large supersonic planes have been modified to make the trip with a small crew and 5-6 passengers. A trip of 4-5 hours to the middle-east might make more sense.
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