Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be getting a new Air India One aircraft to replace the old Boeing 747-400, in the likeness of the US President’s Air Force One, as per media reports.
The Prime Minister has reportedly taken around 40 foreign trips in the last two years. The new aircraft, Boeing 777-300s, will have significantly better security features than its predecessor, according to details available with Aaj Tak.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is expected to finalise a deal on two planes with Air India on 25 June.
The security features include an ability to withstand attacks by rockets and grenades, ability to dodge and jam enemy radars and sophisticated warning systems. Also the aircraft will be equipped with a number of TV sets, broadband radio, telecom connections and tools for official work, along with an executive office and bedroom.
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