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11/12/10

France: Sarkozy makes first trip on controversial new jet to G20 meeting

French President Nicolas Sarkozy made his first trip aboard his new official plane on Thursday as he headed to South Korea for the G20 summit after attending the French 11 November ceremonies on Thursday. Dubbed Air Sarko One, the new jet features a double bedroom, an air-conditioned smoking room and an anti-missile system.

The Airbus A330-200, has a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom immediately behind the cockpit. This links to a private office where an air filter system allows the president to smoke cigars.There is also a conference room, a high-tech communications room and a small operating room

For more: BBC News - Sarkozy makes first trip on controversial new jet

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