We suspect that there will be more than a few raised eyebrows (and voices) flying in D.C.: The NY Post writes that even though Citigroup is on taxpayer life support, and is selling 2 of its corporate jets, it's nonetheless still taking delivery on a hot new $50 million Dassault Falcon 7X that was ordered two years ago, one of only 9 in the U.S. And in getting the story, a Citigroup spokesman (the head of their CitiFlight Inc subsidiary) sounded kind of pissy to the Post reporter. Go figure.
The French-made luxury jet seats up to 12 in a plush interior with leather seats, sofas and a customizable entertainment center, according to Dassault's sales literature. It can cruise 5,950 miles before refueling and has a top speed of 559 mph.
"Why should I help you when what you write will be used to the detriment of our company?" replied Bill McNamee, head of CitiFlight Inc., the subsidiary that manages Citigroup's corporate fleet, when asked to comment about the new 7X.
"What relevance does it have but to hurt my company?"
"Why should I help you when what you write will be used to the detriment of our company?" replied Bill McNamee, head of CitiFlight Inc., the subsidiary that manages Citigroup's corporate fleet, when asked to comment about the new 7X.
"What relevance does it have but to hurt my company?"
Just Plane Despicable - NY Post
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