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Thursday, September 04, 2008

Chilean presidency changes ageing 707 with Boeing 767-300

The Chilean Air Force formally presented last weekend the new presidential aircraft, a Boeing 767-300ER which cost 30 million Euros and will enable Chilean leaders to reach any point in the world.

Although 14 years old, the Chilean Air Force One has been refurbished and has a flight autonomy of 11.000 kilometers, with capacity for 280 passengers.

She will replace the ageing Boeing 707, built in 1968 and which still is used to transport President Michelle Bachelet.

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