Air Force One Used a Jet Bridge
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Posted by avgeekery@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 134 comments
that_dutch_dude@reddit
first time i went to dubai was done with stairs. first step onto the platform and the heat hit me i honestly tought for a couple seconds the engine was still running and i was just in the exaust blast of the engine. the engine was not on....
According_Ad_6083@reddit
My first deployment was to the UAE, and getting off the rotator on an August afternoon was a sweaty wake-up call for sure. When I left 5 months later, I remember it getting "cold" at night after becoming acclimated
desert_h2o_rat@reddit
If that were true, there'd be no old people here in PHX throughout the summer.
RacinRandy83x@reddit
I wish we would stop setting records electing the oldest president ever
that_dutch_dude@reddit
'murica number 1 remember...
didnt say anything about what the country is number 1 at...
PMmeyourlogininfo@reddit
But he's in perfect health. The healthiest President we've ever had. A lot of people are saying it. Bihyins and bihyins of people. Doctors too. The best doctors. They said he got the highest score they've ever seen. Maybe even the highest score ever.
iodizedpepper@reddit
For a perfect specimen with a resting heart rate of 61 this shouldn’t be a problem. /s
Tricky-Competition34@reddit
US
Rfrmd_control_player@reddit
They had to hide someone getting on or off
Go_Loud762@reddit
Better plug in that one ground air hose to keep that bird cool.
Schpiegelhortz@reddit
I seriously doubt that APU ever stops running.
smoores02@reddit
They even have built in redundant APUs. I bet those things literally never go cold and dark.
Which-Occasion-9246@reddit
Really? If so, that really changes the design of the pneumatic system. How do they test all these modifications? Plus, how does this affect manuals, procedures and things like the panels of the aircraft? It sounds to me like the computer systems with a secondary APU to source electric and pneumatic power would really alter things.
Psychological_Lie336@reddit
Hint: $3.9b for the contract
Appropriate-Count-64@reddit
To develop and build what is essentially an entirely new 747 variant, that really feels like a steal.
Y_am_I_on_here@reddit
It’s a great deal for Boeing, build a couple jets every 40 years and the government supports your domestic monopoly.
K5LAR24@reddit
To be fair, an Airbus AF1 is blasphemy.
Huugboy@reddit
It would actually keep the doors on though.
K5LAR24@reddit
Maybe, but AF1 is supposed to be a symbol of America. It just wouldn’t do to have an Airbus as AF1.
Feisty_Education732@reddit
It just sucks that the "American" companies suck and we have to go with lower quality
superspeck@reddit
Two hot takes:
K5LAR24@reddit
First of all, it’s still US built. Secondly, to have a Presidential jet not built in the US sends an incredibly negative message. Thirdly, what Airbus is going to fit into the requirements needed for AF1? A350 is too small, A380 is wayy too big. 747 fits nicely, and furthermore, is the most iconic airliner ever built.
Huugboy@reddit
Idk man, i think it's just because americans don't like taking the bus.
K5LAR24@reddit
I mean I’d rather take Amtrak than the bus.
Practical_Button4932@reddit
An airbus AF1 would be an A380 I think
mmoe54@reddit
Nickname Little White House with an mini oval office.
Some1-Somewhere@reddit
That's why Boeing is losing a rather large amount of money on the contract.
Agloe_Dreams@reddit
I mean, for what it is worth, just because Boeing is losing money on something doesn't mean it is impressive.
I mean..uh..the starliner exists.
slumplus@reddit
Wonder what it will be once 747s aren’t around anymore. 777x? Something else that doesn’t exist yet?
dragon_rapide@reddit
Boeing VC-25 and VC-25A.
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swinginSpaceman@reddit
I was thinking more about things like counters in the software. What if something in there is counting, I don't know, the milliseconds that the computer has been on or something?
cvnh@reddit
Yep that's a valid concern as many airlines are used continuously. Some of them have procedures to do at least one per cycle every few months for this kind of reason.
Ben2018@reddit
Altitude changing from 65534 directly to -65535 is not desirable?
sound-of-impact@reddit
Doubt it's any different than the bleed and electrical systems from multiple engines. Just another line that will have the same logic as the rest to keep the systems isolated when they need to be.
Meatball546@reddit
It has at least two APUs, I think.
tariq0517@reddit
Can confirm it has 2
Ready_Supermarket_36@reddit
Saving fuel is not an issue with unlimited wealth.
DudeWithAnAxeToGrind@reddit
Yeah, normally heads of state would go down the stairs as they wave, onto red carpet, greeted by dignitaries of whatever country they are visiting. But in a climante like in that part of the world, I wouldn't blame anybody skipping right into terminal building and doing all those formalities indoors.
soulserval@reddit
It's also a private terminal, something which is quite common in the middle east. Usually very swish building with a nice Boulevard leading to it, only used by the Royal Families and their guests
Own_Muffin8139@reddit
Easy to conceal what is brought on board.
simask234@reddit
And of course, well-secured and heavily guarded...
GuyfromKK@reddit
Reminds of when then Dutch PM Mark Rutte made an official visit to Malaysia but using commercial jet instead. Upon arriving, he disembarked via the jet bridge and all the official welcoming formalities were done inside the terminal.
xdr567@reddit
why, is that very unusual ?
rhineauto@reddit
Apparently?
https://avgeekery.com/air-force-one-used-a-jet-bridge/
theoneandonlymd@reddit
I wonder if that's why it looked odd that the person opening the door was just kinda exposed to the height rather than the usual wait for the jet bridge to get positioned
thethirdllama@reddit
Between this and the foreign fighter jet escort it seems like we've had a few AF1 "firsts" on this trip.
spazturtle@reddit
AF1 is usually escorted by the home countries air jets, it is AF1 that is the foreign aircraft.
prex10@reddit
Yes, it's not common.
For the most part, when the president travels he doesn't go through a terminal or anything. Because there's not enough security for that.
Usually, Air Force One will arrive at a remote part of the airport where he can be further away from the general public.
I'm not sure what the set up is at this airport obviously they have some sort of accessible jetway for VIPs that can accommodate security
Dr_Hexagon@reddit
London Heathrow has a VVIP terminal for heads of state and the royal family as well. Not sure if Air Force One used it or not but other heads of state do.
Scarecrow_Folk@reddit
This is the royal family's private luxury terminal. Very much not a general public accessable area.
Economy_Link4609@reddit
This is the correct answer. Most countries do not have a VIP luxury terminal that can handle a large jet.
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DoctorGoodleg@reddit
Scoping it out for ideas later
MattCW1701@reddit
It appears to be a terminal facility dedicated to the president of the UAE. Judging from Google satellite imagery, it seems the terminal is an ultra-high security zone itself. It's actually surprising that we don't have a setup like this at Andrews so the President doesn't have to be exposed to the elements.
xdr567@reddit
Maybe blistering hot weather might also induce them to use the air bridge.
divisionchief@reddit
It’s for security reasons, I can’t say which one unless you know you know but that is a security vulnerability
Ddreigiau@reddit
No it's not. If it was, this wouldn't be the first time it's been done
C4-621-Raven@reddit
The normal procedure for this kind of arrival is to use air stairs and lay out a little red carpet straight to whatever person they’re meeting or vehicle they’re getting into.
Impossible-Wolf-1354@reddit
Is that only when the president is onboard or for any government staff ?
StJsub@reddit
If the president is not on its not Air Force One. But yeah, if its an official government visit, not commercial flight, then usually their counterpart or someome of high or equivalent 'rank' (it depends on who it is and how much we like them) of who ever is visiting shows up to great them at the stairs. People like that pomp and circumstance.
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FelisCantabrigiensis@reddit
Yes. US Presidents usually use stairs for the photo opportunity (and whomever they are visiting doesn't mind either).
Here, the bridge goes directly into the huge terminal dedicated to the Abu Dhabi royal family, for maximum bling and minimum exposure to the proletariat.
of_the_mountain@reddit
And minimum exposure to the melting hot sun, which I think is the main intent
FelisCantabrigiensis@reddit
We wouldn't want anyone's makeup to run.
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simask234@reddit
"minimum exposure to the proletariat" gets an upvote from me
Only_Razzmatazz_4498@reddit
The secret service also likes to keep a perimeter around AF1 for security reasons. I imagine it’s doable next to the terminal but it’s much easier with a big open space between any interloper and the plane.
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Efficient_Sky5173@reddit
The Ministry of Defence changed the name. Now the aircraft is ca
Automatic_Weight2736@reddit
Did you not see the pinned post at the top of this sub?
BasicBallpoint@reddit
This is definitely AI
penywisexx@reddit
The Airport literally has a presidential terminal that is used for VIP visitors. The terminal is isolated from the rest of the airport, providing security that would not be possible if connected to the commercial terminal. No other airport in the world has a VIP terminal with jet bridges like this.
Dr_Hexagon@reddit
London Heathrow has one as well , other heads of state have used it but not sure if AF1 does.
https://www.manser.co.uk/project/heathrow-vip-terminal/
PidginEnjoyer@reddit
AF1 usually goes to Stansted or RAF Mildenhall for state visits. Heathrow doesn't generally allow the stoppage of traffic the way AF1 forces.
Although it has been seen at other airports such across the UK for various reasons (G7 meetings etc).
ma33a@reddit
Both Dubai and Riyadh have royal terminals with jet bridges.
Zestyclose_Sell_9460@reddit
Just to keep some of the “terminal” comments down. This is the private Royal family terminal. Not a public one, so there is probably more security there than just using air stairs. I’m willing to bet that jet ridge is armored as well.
ddshd@reddit
Looks like it has no windows so probably
1320Fastback@reddit
If this was in Abu Dhabi I'd want the AC immediately too.
IC_1318@reddit
The AC in their jetbridges actually work reliably? Fuck I'm jealous.
PizzaStack@reddit
Yes ofc, such things "just work" in the UAE. Especially if its directly visible to tourists.
Also because not having AC would be completely unbearable 80% of the year.
dragon_rapide@reddit
So it's Phoenix. (Just the no AC part)
TheMarketWillCrash@reddit
There was a time not too long ago where people lived in parts of the world like that without AC.
DirtierGibson@reddit
Plenty of immigrant workers in thaat part of the world live without AC still.
BTMarquis@reddit
“Sir, what happened to the Dufresnes?”
“They died in the jet bridge.”
Frederf220@reddit
Search party of three. You can eat when you find the Dufresnes!
ripped_andsweet@reddit
who can eat at a time like this!?
chatte__lunatique@reddit
Inverse Donner party
Blankanswerline@reddit
in abu dhabi they better work or else the passengers would get steamed alive while queueing to board
nicerob2011@reddit
The exclusive 'sauna boarding experience', currently available on many American Airlines flights out of DFW
WhalesForChina@reddit
Just one of many reasons to hate that airport.
Apock93@reddit
I have deployed several times to Al Udeid AB in Qatar during the summer. The KC-135 does not have ground air conditioning. Leaving there, in July/August, crammed in like sardines, all doors closed, waiting for engine start and taxi out then getting to altitude before they can turn on the A/C has got to be the worst cases of time slowing down I have ever experienced in my life.
ComfortablePatient84@reddit
Try wearing a chem gear suit in that oven! I had to, for training no less! One of the worst experiences I've ever had! Had to fly a sortie with that stuff on. Horrible!
OkSatisfaction9850@reddit
It can be lethal
simmeh024@reddit
Last time I landen in Abu Dhabi, I was actually feeling cold. The AC was on max. So I sat near the exit so everytime the door opened, a gust of warm air came in.
Adrift_on_the_Tide@reddit
Not only is it hot here, but it's humid as hell too. All that orange... 😂
RandAlThorOdinson@reddit
The operator is just saying to himself "dontfuckupdontfuckupdontfuckuppleasedontjumppleasedontjump"
WiseCityStepper@reddit
bro can i get a “Texas Nigga 🇺🇸” flair in da phillywiki sub or anything dat has Texas in it
RandAlThorOdinson@reddit
Bro wrong sub man hahaha
SixShoot3r@reddit
You are saying there's a chance it might collapse at just the right time?
TrafficOnTheTwos@reddit
And?
That1nobodydude@reddit
never seen before
treetopalarmist_1@reddit
Smuggling?
flightwatcher45@reddit
Hard to walk down stairs in heels.
Same-Sheepherder-667@reddit
It helps if you stick toilet paper to your shoes.
toad__warrior@reddit
The turds provide traction
SeveralChainsRapStar@reddit
Keep your day job
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Left-Associate3911@reddit
I was watching the feed. I think it’s the first time I’ve seen a jet bridge used.
QuasarSavage@reddit
Just run the APU b/c when ur the presiden,t they let u cook the earth lmfao. Pretty sure POTUS does not follow the environment bylaws and airport policies (as if the UAE has those) but in Europe or the US I am sure that jet has premium AC on demand and is pre-cooled or heated by the military officers who pilot the jet.
Conscious_Award1444@reddit
Waddle Waddle fart fart trip Waddle Poop fart Waddle poop poop stop for golf cart..
bdubwilliams22@reddit
Joke Force One
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Steps are hard.
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patcatpatcat@reddit
The president of the United States is a snowflake and is able only to endure the heat of nine holes of golf in Florida.
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Please don't do that shit here
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Captainrexcody@reddit
Laughing in Arizonan!
MonkeyPilot320@reddit
For me it looks very AI generated. No security around, no cars, no nothing but a normal ground crew with an AC hose which I think the Airforce One would never use. I think they will be allowed to let the APU running.
LowerCourse2267@reddit
God forbid that fat orange fuck get a stair workout.
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timfountain4444@reddit
The orange orangutan is too fat to waddle his fat ass down air-stairs.