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Air India One - India's State Of The Art Aircraft To Ferry The Prime Minister To Land In Delhi Today
Swarajya Staff
Oct 01, 2020, 12:56 PM | Updated 12:56 PM IST
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India's brand new modified Boeing 777 Aircraft - Air Force One which will be used to ferry the President, Prime Minster and the Vice-President, will arrive at New Delhi today (1 October) from the US.
As per reports, the first of the two jets will land in New Delhi at around 3.00 PM.
The aircraft has been fitted with advance and secure communication system which allows mid-air audio and video communication without the risk of being hacked or taped.
The aircraft has also been equipped with Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) and Self-Protection Suites (SPS) missile defence systems. These defence systems are "capable of jamming enemy radar frequencies, diverting heat-seeking missiles and intercepting advanced intermediate range missile systems".
These defence systems operate automatically and do not need any intervention from the crew. This security is said to be comparable to the Air Force One used by the American President.
The aircraft also provides office space, meeting rooms and a dedicated area for medical treatment. It is capable of flying non-stop between India and the US.
Following its induction the aircraft will be flown by the pilots of the Indian Air Force. It is also expected that the call sign of the aircraft will be changed from Air India One to Air Force One.
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