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That seems like it would slow things down a bit, which is a problem in a higher rate world. Not sure business travel is going to stay on the same trajectory either.

Of course weirder stuff is happening:

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/israel-ba...

Banning 4 engine aircraft from Israel means no more 747 freighters or new leisure supersonics.



This was probably to protect the flag carrier from a very attractive and more comfortable rival who were rumored to be considering a380 flights to the country


Or visits from US presidents.


Last sentence of the article:

> Operation of aircraft with four engines will be allowed in exceptional cases and only with a special permit.

I'd imagine that Air Force One will not have any trouble obtaining the special permit.


For now. 2022. Yeah no in the future too.


I would have to assume that falls under the “special permit” allowance.

> Operation of aircraft with four engines will be allowed in exceptional cases and only with a special permit.


Actually, they carved out an exception for Air Force One.




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