The fifth is used for VIP flights, including bringing the Queen to and from Canada when necessary. A decision can’t be made on the Polaris replacements until Canada has made a choice on its new fighter jets, since the mid-air refuelling planes would have to be compatible with the new fighter jets. “Our government is committed to providing the Royal Canadian Air Force with the critical equipment it needs to be fully operational, now and in the future,” she said. After he was elected prime minister, Chretien never flew on the plane. The United States is in the midst of renewing its Air Force One fleet.

Source: National Post March 01, 2018 17:37 UTC