Air transports of heads of state and government

Air transports for heads of state and government are, in many countries, provided by the air force in specially equipped airliners or business jets. One such aircraft in particular has become part of popular culture: Air Force One, used by the President of the United States and operated by the United States Air Force. Other well-known official aircraft include the Russian presidential aircraft, the British Royal Air Force VIP aircraft, the French Cotam 001, the Royal Canadian Air Force VIP aircraft, the German Konrad Adenauer, the Royal Australian Airforce VIP aircraft, the Japanese Air Force One, the South Korean Code One, the Indian Air India One, the Brazilian Air Force One.

Another well-known means of transportation for world leaders is by helicopter. Helicopters are seen as not only cheaper and more cost effective but also more convenient than a motorcade. These include the US President's

Brazilian Presidential Helicopter

.

If officials do not have their own aircraft or if their VIP aircraft are under maintenance, they would occasionally hire private jets, in which case a flag/coat of arms decal/sticker is often added on or near the door.

History

On 15 July 1910, the then Tsar of Bulgaria Ferdinand I became the first head of state to fly in an aircraft during a visit to Belgium.^[1]

In 1919, during

Paris Peace Conference, senior British politicians including Prime Minister David Lloyd George and Leader of the House of Commons Bonar Law used several Airco DH.4 planes for the cross-Channel trips. Originally designed as bombers, modified planes featured an enclosed compartment for two passengers (cockpit was left open) and a separate luggage compartment. Dubbed Lloyd George's airplane, it was probably one of the first aircraft to be widely used by a political leader.^[2]^[3]

The

King's Flight was formed as the world's first head of state aircraft unit.^[5] This unit initially used the King's own de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide; however, this was replaced in May 1937 by an Airspeed AS.6J Envoy III.^{[citation needed}

]

In the United States, prior to

Casablanca Conference in Morocco. The flight covered 5,500 miles in three legs.^[6]^[7] The first dedicated aircraft proposed for presidential use was a Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express VIP transport aircraft. This aircraft, tail number 41-24159, was re-modified in 1943 for use as a presidential VIP transport, the Guess Where II, intended to carry President Franklin D. Roosevelt on international trips.^[8] The Secret Service subsequently reconfigured a Douglas C-54 Skymaster for duty as a presidential transport. This VC-54C aircraft, nicknamed the Sacred Cow, included a sleeping area, radio telephone, and retractable elevator to lift Roosevelt in his wheelchair. As modified, the VC-54C was used by President Roosevelt only once, on his trip to and from the Yalta Conference in February 1945.^[7]

In the postwar period, governments around the world have instituted similar provisions for the official aerial transportation of their heads of state and government.^[citation needed]

Africa

Angola

The Angolan Air Force currently operates the following aircraft for use by the government of Angola:^{[citation needed]}


Type	Quantity	Registration	Date of Delivery	Notes
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express XRS	2	D2-ANG D2-ANH	March 27, 2008 December 3, 2017	D2-ANH is of the -1A10 variant and was previously operated by multiple private jet companies in Portugal, Switzerland, and the United States from 2005 onwards.
De Havilland Canada Bombardier Dash 8	2	D2-EEA D2-EEB	June 29, 2011 June 29, 2011	D2-EEA is of the -402Q variant. D2-EEB is of the -402 variant and was previously operated by Canadian private airline Field Aviation from 2010 onwards.
Dassault Falcon 900B	1	D2-ANT	August 1, 2014	Originally built in 1996. Previously operated by various private operators as well as the government of Kazakhstan.

These aircraft are generally used for medium-haul travel. For long-haul travel, officials usually tend to travel on corporate aircraft from companies like Deer Jet, Comlux, and Royal Jet.^{[citation needed]}

Previously operated aircraft include models like:^{[citation needed]}


Type	Quantity	Registration	Date of Delivery	Notes
De Havilland Canada Dash 8	1	D2-EYU	June 1, 2013	-315 variant, operated by Angolan charter airline Heli Malongo from 2007 until 2013. Withdrawn from use in 2017, operated by Kazakh charter airline Prime Aviation since then.
Boeing 707	2	D2-MAN D2-TPR	May 29, 2003 February 7, 1995	Both aircraft are of the -300 variant. D2-MAN was first delivered to Pan Am in 1969, and was transferred to multiple charter airlines before being delivered to the Angolan government.^{[citation needed]} D2-TPR was first delivered to CAAC in 1973, before being transferred to Air China in 1988, then to the Angolan government.^{[citation needed]} Both aircraft were sold at auction in 2019.^[9]
Gulfstream III	1	D2-ECB	April 1, 1987	Last flight recorded was in November 2000.
Yakovlev Yak-40	1	D2-EAG	January 1, 1994	First delivered to Aeroflot in 1975 after acquisition from a German company, before being transferred to an Italian airline in 1986 and then delivered to the Angolan government. The aircraft has since been scrapped.^{[citation needed]}
Tupolev Tu-134	1	D2-ECC	January 1, 1977	Delivered to the Angolan government in 1977 and withdrawn from use in 2004.^{[citation needed]}

Any aircraft when used by the president flies under the callsign "ANGOLA1".^{[citation needed]}

Benin

Officials of the government of Benin currently use private corporate aircraft for travel overseas, such as on aircraft from companies like Royal Jet and Global Jet.^{[citation needed]}

However, the Beninese Air Force did formerly operate a number of aircraft for exclusive use by government officials:^{[citation needed]}


Type	Quantity	Registration	Date of Delivery	Notes
Boeing 727	1	TY-24A	November 15, 2006	Aircraft is of the -200 variant. Originally delivered to Iberia as EC-CFI in 1974 before being delivered to the Beninese government. Currently stored.^{[citation needed]}
Boeing 707	1	TY-BBW TY-BBR	November 1, 1987 November 4, 1983	Both aircraft are of the -300 variant. TY-BBW was originally delivered to Pan Am in 1961 as N758PA, and transferred to multiple different airlines before being delivered to the Beninese government. Last flight taken in 1989, before being stored and then scrapped in Belgium.^{[citation needed]} TY-BBR was originally delivered to BOAC in 1971 as G-AXXZ, before being transferred to British Airways, then Zambia Airways, before being finally delivered to the Beninese government.^{[citation needed]} Crashed in 1985 after an aborted take off in Sabha, Libya.^[10]
Dassault Falcon 50	1	TY-BBM	September 30, 1982	Originally delivered to a Libyan government airline in 1980. Transferred between multiple airlines from 1983 onwards, before crashing in 2018 as N114TD.^[11]
Fokker F28 Fellowship	1	TY-BBN	October 1, 1984	Aircraft is of the -4000 variant. First delivered new to a Beninese airline in 1982. Transferred between several airlines in Montenegro, Belgium, and Italy, before being scrapped in Myanmar.^{[citation needed]}

A Xi'an MA-600 aircraft bearing a Benin Government livery was spotted at Kunming Changshui Airport in December 2022. It is unknown if this has been delivered to Benin as of 2023 or if it is being used for VIPs. Additionally, during the 1990s, a Boeing 737-200 belonging to the government of Niger was spotted in a hybrid "Republique du Benin" livery.^{[citation needed]}

Any aircraft carrying the President flies under the callsign "BENIN01".^{[citation needed]}

Botswana

The Botswana Defence Force currently operates a Bombardier Global Express for use by the President, delivered new in 2009, registered OK1. It replaced a 1991 Gulfstream IV which bore the registration OK2.

Any aircraft carrying the President flies under the callsign "F001"/2".

Burkina Faso

Officials from the government of Burkina Faso currently use private corporate jets for all foreign travel.

However, the Burkina Faso government did previously operate a few aircraft for VIP transport:


Type	Quantity	Registration	Date of Delivery	Notes
Boeing 727	2	XT-BBE XT-BFA	July 1, 1988 April 30, 2005	XT-BBE is of the -100 variant. First delivered in 1966 to PSA Airlines before switching ownership between multiple private American airlines along with All Nippon Airways and Hapag-Lloyd before being delivered to the Burkina Faso government. Currently stored.^{[citation needed]} XT-BFA is of the -200 variant. First delivered to TAP Air Portugal as CS-TBY before switching ownership multiple times before being delivered to the Burkina Faso government. Reported to be grounded.^{[citation needed]}

Any aircraft carrying the

president

flies under the callsign "BFA1".

Burundi

The government of Burundi previously operated a Gulfstream IV for use by the President.^[12] It was delivered in 2014 after being used solely by the Bank of Utah and a few other private operators; however, it has since been sold to an unknown private operator and has since been mothballed at Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport.^{[citation needed]}

The government now uses commercial and private corporate aircraft for travel.^{[citation needed]}

Cameroon

Officials from the government of Cameroon usually tend to travel on private corporate jets, using aircraft from companies like Aviation Link and Comlux.

However, the Cameroon Air Force did previously operate a number of aircraft for exclusive use by the President and government officials. These include:


Type	Quantity	Registration	Date of Delivery	Notes
Gulfstream III	1	TJ-AAW	June 3, 1987	Delivered new to the Cameroonian government in 1987. Last flight recorded was in March 2015.^{[citation needed]}
Boeing 727	1	TJ-AAM	November 22, 1978	Aircraft is of the -200 variant. Delivered new to the Cameroonian government in 1978. Currently stored.^{[citation needed]}
Boeing 767	1	TJ-AAC	March 23, 2004	Aircraft is of the -200 variant. First delivered in 1986 to LAN Chile, before switching hands between multiple airlines and finally settling with the Cameroonian government in 2004. The aircraft developed multiple technical issues following its first flight, which resulted in the "Albatross scandal" - where multiple high-ranking political leaders were jailed for attempting to kill the president by sabotaging the plane.^[13] From 2005 onwards, the aircraft was transferred between multiple private airlines in the US and UK, before being leased to the Djiboutian government in 2010, and then to a South African charter airline in 2011. It is currently stored.^{[citation needed]}

Any aircraft carrying the president flies under the callsign "CMR1".

Central African Republic

Officials from the government of the Central African Republic usually travel on commercial flights or private corporate aircraft for travel.

Chad

The Government of Chad currently the following aircraft for use by the President and government officials:


Type	Quantity	Registration	Date of Delivery	Notes
McDonnell Douglas MD-80	1	TT-ABC	March 10, 2008	Aircraft is of the -87 variant. First delivered as OE-LMO to Austrian Airlines in 1990. Retired from commercial service in 2005, before being transferred to an American aircraft leasing company and finally being delivered to the Chadian government.^{[citation needed]}
Boeing 737	1	TT-ABD	August 25, 2010	Aircraft is of the -700 and BBJ variant. First delivered to private airline Mid East Jet in 1999 as N737GG, before being delivered to the Chadian government in 2010. Painted in a Mid East Jet-style livery with "Republique du Tchad" titles.^{[citation needed]}
ATR 42	1	TT-ABE	October 21, 2013	Aircraft is of the -300 variant. First delivered to a French airline in 1991 as F-GKNC, before switching ownership between multiple commercial airlines and finally the Chadian government.^{[citation needed]}
Gulfstream II	1	TT-AAI	June 1, 1991	Delivered new. Last recorded flight was in 2009.

Officials also occasionally travel on private corporate aircraft.

Any aircraft carrying the

president

flies under the callsign "CHAD01".

Comoros

The Comorian government uses other countries' VIP aircraft or private corporate aircraft for travel. For example, in 2019, a delegation from Comoros travelled to a summit in Russia on a Nigerian 737-BBJ.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The government currently operates a Gainjet-owned Boeing 737-900 BBJ, registered T7-RDC. They also operate a Gulfstream which was impounded for several years in Spain due to debt disputes.

Previously operated aircraft include a Boeing 707 painted in a crude Boeing-style livery and a Boeing 727. Private aircraft are also occasionally used for travel.

Any aircraft carrying the president flies under the callsign "DRC001".

Republic of Congo

The government previously operated a

Le Bourget Airport and has since been stored. They have nowadays resorted to hiring private jets. Previously operated aircraft have included a Boeing 707 in a JAR Aircraft Services livery and a Douglas DC-8

.

Any aircraft carrying the president flies under the callsign "CONGO01".

Djibouti

The Djiboutian government owns a Dassault Falcon 7X for travel. A Boeing 727, Boeing 767, and Dassault Falcon 50 were previously used. They have also been known to use private planes for select trips. The Dassault Falcon 7X flies with its registration as a callsign without the hyphen.

Egypt

The government of

A340 from 1995 bought by Hosni Mubarak

.

Equatorial Guinea

The government of Equatorial Guinea previously used aircraft from Ceiba Intercontinental, a

Boeing 777-200LR

is used solely for government officials. A Boeing 737 and a Dassault Falcon 900 have also been known to been used previously. These planes use their registrations as callsigns.

Eritrea

The government of Eritrea uses private aircraft for travel.

Eswatini

Airbus A340-300 from China Airlines

in 2018 to serve as a VIP plane.

The government of

Airbus A340-300 which was sold from China Airlines

. These aircraft use their registrations as callsigns.

Ethiopia

The government uses various aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines for travel.

Gabon

Before 2016, the Gabonese government operated one second-hand

Charlotte Airport to be converted to VIP use, then ferried to Libreville. Due to the Gabonese government failing to pay US$8 million for cabin outfitting, it was impounded at Orly Airport in February 2015 before returning to service two months later. It is currently stored. Nowadays, the government travels on two Gulfstream Aerospace

aircraft, registered TR-KSP and TR-KGM. Any plane carrying the president flies under the callsign "GABON01".

Gambia

The government of Gambia operated a Boeing 727 and a Bombardier Challenger in 2015. An Ilyushin Il-62 was used during the rule of Yahya Jammeh. All these planes, however, have since been grounded.^{[citation needed]} The government now flies on private planes. Any plane carrying the president flies under the callsign GAM001.

Ghana

The government of Ghana operate a Dassault Falcon 900EX, registered as 9G-EXE.^[15] It carries the callsign "GHA1" when carrying the president.^{[citation needed]}

Guinea

The government once operated a Turkish-owned Gulfstream for travel, among other private and commercial aircraft. Another notable private aircraft was a Royal Jet 737 which was temporarily painted in a "Republic of Guinea" livery for use during a trip to Russia.^{[citation needed]}

Guinea-Bissau

The government does not have its own VIP aircraft; however, recently, the president was spotted using a Ghanaian Dassault Falcon 900 and an Ivory Coast Gulfstream for foreign trips. Private and commercial aircraft have also been used for travel. Aircraft which carry the

President

usually flies under the callsign "BISS001".

Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)

The Ivorian government uses a

President

fly under the callsign "IVY01".

Kenya

The government of Kenya currently operates a

Bombardier Dash 8s, registered KAF304, KAF305, and KAF306, as well as an AW139, and a Cessna 208B, mostly for domestic travel. However, most of the time the president flies on commercial aircraft from Kenya Airways overseas.^{[citation needed}

]

Liberia

The government uses a French-registered Dassault Falcon 900EX for travel.[17]

Madagascar

The government of Madagascar operated a Boeing 737-300 in 2015.^[18] That was retired, and they now use commercial or private planes.

Malawi

During the presidency of Bingu wa Mutharika, the government operated a Dassault Falcon 900. After his death in 2012, the new president, Joyce Banda, sold it to use the money for the poor. The president of Malawi now travels abroad on chartered aircraft.

Mali

The government of Mali operates a Boeing 737-700/BBJ, registered TZ-PRM,^[19] which flies under the callsign MALI01.^{[citation needed]}

Mauritius

The government tends to use commercial or private aircraft for travel.

Mozambique

The government of Mozambique currently uses a Raytheon Hawker 850XP registered FAM-002, owned by the country's Air Force, and a VIP Bombardier Challenger 850 registered C9-MEL, owned by Mozambique Expresso Airlines, for VIP travel.

During Communist rule, a Tupolev TU-134AK was used by the government for travel. However, the aircraft was written off in a crash in South Africa which killed President Samora Machel and government officials in 1986.

In 2017, reports arose that President Filipe Nyusi had bought a $7 million private jet, which was spotted being used to transport the president to President Robert Mugabe's inauguration in Zimbabwe.

Namibia

The Namibian government uses a Dassault Falcon 7x and Dassault Falcon 900 for VIP transport. When these aircraft are carrying the president, the carry the callsign "NAM001". For domestic flights, a Learjet 31A and two AW139 helicopters are also used, with a Learjet 45 soon to be acquired.

Niger

Boeing 737-700

used by Niger, seen in 2023

The

Boeing 737-700

(BBJ). The plane currently flies under the callsign "NIGER01" when transporting the President.

Nigeria

The

Bombardier Challenger 605 registered 5N-FGZ. However, the Falcon 900s (two), a GIV-SP, and G II were all destroyed on advice by the Presidential Guard Brigade. A Citation Bravo and Hawker 800

were returned to the Air Force. The 737 flies under the callsign NGR1 when carrying the President.

Rwanda

The government of Rwanda leases a Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER for travel, which flies under the callsign "QQE".

Senegal

An Airbus A320neo registered 6V-SEN is currently used for VIP transport. An Airbus A319 registered 6V-ONE, acquired in 2011 to replace a Boeing 727, is also used.

Any plane carrying the president uses the callsign "SENE001".

Seychelles

The government uses commercial aircraft for travel. In particular, during a state visit to Mauritius in November 2020, President Wavel Ramkalawan used a Beechcraft 1900D (reg: S7-DES) from IDC Aviation (Islands Development Company).^[20]

Sierra Leone

The government uses commercial or private aircraft for travel. They are also known to use VIP aircraft from other countries for travel.^[21] Any aircraft carrying the President flies under the callsign "SIER001".

South Africa

The

South African government.^{[citation needed}

]

21 Squadron also operates a fleet of two

Falcon 900B ZS-NAN. The Falcon 900 is normally used by the Deputy President and high-ranking cabinet ministers.^{[citation needed}

]

A Boeing 727 registered ZS-PVX and a Gulfstream registered P4-BFY have also, in the past, been used to VIP travel when the Boeing 737 is unavailable. The President also uses aircraft from South African Airways for particular long haul flights.^[citation needed]

In 2015, President Jacob Zuma asked Armscor to procure a business jet with the capability of carrying at least 30 passengers and traveling long range distances and which is much larger than the current presidential jet (Inkwazi). Models being considered included the Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A340.^[22]^{[verification needed]} This purchase was never authorised and the plans for a new jet were scrapped after Zuma was removed as president.^{[citation needed]}

Any plane carrying the President uses the callsign "LMG1".^{[citation needed]}

South Sudan

The government currently charters planes from RwandAir and Kenya Airways, due to their respective countries' having good relations with South Sudan. There were efforts made to purchase a designated presidential plane, but this was met with opposition from political parties.

Tanzania

The

Gulfstream G550 (5H-ONE)^[23] and a Fokker F28-3000 (5H-CCM), and a Fokker 50 (5H-TGF).^{[citation needed]} Whenever a plane is carrying the president, it uses the callsign "TANZANIA 001".^{[citation needed}

]

Togo

The Togolese government previously used multiple different aircraft for travel, such as a Boeing 707, a Douglas DC-8-55, a Gulfstream II, and a Fokker F-28-1000. All these aircraft have been scrapped, and the government now uses private planes, particularly a Burkina Faso-registered Dassault Falcon 8X, and an Airbus A318. Whenever a plane flies with the president, it carries the callsign "TOGO01".

Uganda

The Gulfstream Aerospace G550 (reg: 5X-UGF) is used to transport the President and government officials. The

Mil Mi-171 of the Uganda People's Defence Force for internal flights.^{[citation needed]} The helicopter was delivered in early 2016 after the government had budgeted 11.3 billion Ugandan Shillings for the new helicopter.^[24] It is equipped with a cloak room, snack bar, bathroom and luggage compartment^[25] and seats up to 12 passengers.^[26] The plane uses the callsign "RAU1/2".^{[citation needed}

]

Zambia

The first Zambian president,

Challenger CL604 (reg: 9J-ONE) was acquired.^{[citation needed}

]

In 2019, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 in a business jet configuration was ordered^[27] but was later cancelled.^[28]

Also, at the end of 2018, the

Gulfstream G650 (AF001) for the president. This deal caused a scandal within the country.^[29]^[30]^[31]^[32]

Any aircraft carrying the President uses the callsign "AFZ1".^[citation needed]

Zimbabwe

The President of Zimbabwe travels in a chartered Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-200ER aircraft, which is part of the national airline's fleet. Occasionally, the president will share the aircraft with commercial passengers on scheduled flights. The president's own British Aerospace 146–200 Series aircraft ordered in the 1980s by the Ministry of Defence as a VIP aircraft for the President's use was leased to the national airline upon delivery after Air Zimbabwe's need for an aircraft that could land on the country's short local runways had become dire. The aircraft was leased to the airline under an arrangement that provided for Air Zimbabwe to maintain it and fly it as required, and the President to have the use of it when needed. After the British Aerospace 146–200 was retired, the national airline continued its role as a state VIP transporter, using the 767-200ER.In June 2023, it was reported that the president took delivery of a Dassault Falcon priced at 65 million

Any aircraft carrying the President uses the callsign "AZW1".

Asia

Afghanistan

The government of the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan had no official plane for travel purposes. Instead officials usually travelled on rented aircraft of local commercial airlines, such as Ariana Afghan Airlines, Safi Airways, and Kam Air. There were also some occasions where the President travelled overseas on Azerbaijani-registered aircraft. For a while in the 2000s also, the government also used a former Saudi Boeing 727 for official travel.

In January 2022, months after the Taliban reclaimed power in Afghanistan, representatives of the government of the new Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan attended a series of meetings in Norway, the first official visit by a delegation from the group to Europe since taking power.^{[citation needed]} The delegation used a Dassault Falcon 7X corporate jet operated by Finnish operator Jetflite, registered OH-WIX, which was reportedly paid for by the Norwegian government.^{[citation needed]}

Armenia

The Armenian Government operates an Airbus A319CJ for VIP use.^[33] A Tupolev Tu-134 was previously used. The A319 usually flies under a four-digit callsign "ARY".^{[citation needed]}

Azerbaijan

The President of Azerbaijan currently has several aircraft dedicated for travel. These include an Airbus A319 nicknamed "Baku", an Airbus A320 Prestige, a Boeing 767-300ER nicknamed "Baku-1", a leased Airbus A340-600 nicknamed "Baku-8",^[34] and a Boeing 777-200.^{[citation needed]} A number of Gulfstreams are also operated by the government for shorter travel.^{[citation needed]} The long-haul aircraft are equipped with jamming equipment, anti-missile systems, and midair refueling equipment.^{[citation needed]} These aircraft are all painted in the livery of national airline Azerbaijan Airlines. Previously used aircraft include a Tupolev 154, Tupolev 134, and a Sikorsky S-92.^{[citation needed]}

The A340 and 777 usually flies under the callsign "AHY6731"/2", the 767 under the callsign "AHY6734", the A319 under the callsign "AH6735"/6", the A320 under the callsign "AHY6737"/8", and the Gulfstreams use their registrations as callsigns.^{[citation needed]}

Bangladesh

Boeing 787-8

(right), which are mostly used by PM for VVIP trips

For most overseas trips, the President and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh travel on aircraft of the country's national flag carrier, Biman Bangladesh Airlines.^{[citation needed]}

For long-distance flights or flights with an especially large entourage, a

Boeing 787 Dreamliner^[35] is typically used. In many cases two Biman aircraft are reserved for government flights, one as a standby aircraft. The aircraft carrying a government leader usually flies under the callsign "BBC001" or otherwise a special typical Biman callsign.^{[citation needed}

]

The Bangladesh Air Force has a VVIP fleet of four helicopters, two Mil Mi-17s and two Bell 212s. One is always reserved for VVIP flights; the other three are for carrying the staff and entourage.^{[citation needed]}

Bhutan

The

Government of Bhutan use an Airbus A319 from the national flag carrier Drukair

for travel, which flies under a regular Drukair (DRK) callsign.

Brunei

His Majesty The Sultan's Flight (HMSF) has several aircraft in VIP configuration exclusively for the

Sultan of Brunei and members of the Royal Family

. These include a Boeing 767-200ER, a Boeing 747-8 BBJ, and a Boeing 787-8.

An Airbus A310, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 747SP, and Airbus A340-200 were previously used as well. The A340, 767, and 787 carry a hybrid Royal Brunei Airlines livery, whereas the 747s carry a white livery with brown lines and the coat-of-arms of Brunei on the tail.

All aircraft fly with their registrations without hyphens as callsigns.^[citation needed]

Cambodia

The Kingdom of Cambodia operated a Chinese-registered

Airbus A320 in 2015 which flies under the callsign KOC01.^[12] The government has also occasionally used private or commercial aircraft for travel.^{[citation needed}

]

China, People's Republic of (China)

Chinese president Xi Jinping, getting a ceremonial escort by eight Pakistani JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft

in Pakistani airspace on a two-day visit in April 2015.

Air transportation for the

Bombardier Challenger 800 are used for these missions.^{[citation needed}

]

A

Boeing 747-8I with Air China branding and registration B-2479 was converted and tested for exclusive use as head of state transport around 2016–2017. Although no official photos have been released, it is speculated that the interior is fitted with conference tables, private bedrooms, office suites, and more.^[36]^[37]

^[needs update] Boeing 747s from Air China's cargo subsidiary Air China Cargo are used to transport the President's limousines when traveling overseas.^{[citation needed]}

A commercial Air China Boeing 747-4J6 has in the past been converted for international travel when necessary. The three 747-400 used for this purpose have the following registrations: B-2445, B-2447, B-2472. At least one of them are specially retrofitted during official use and returns to commercial service afterwards;^[38]^[39] however, since 2020, all 747-400s have officially been retired from government use and have since been converted to a permanent commercial airline configuration.^{[citation needed]}

A secondhand

bugs embedded in the aircraft's interior.^[40] The aircraft had been refitted in San Antonio, Texas. It has since been converted back to a normal passenger airliner and sold.^[41] A normal Air China Boeing 767 was occasionally used for travel from thereon.^{[citation needed}

]

Lower-ranking officials such as the

Vice President are transported in an Air China Airbus A330.^{[citation needed}

]

In order not to confuse air traffic control between a VIP flight and a normal flight, planes carrying government officials fly under the callsign CA1 to CA99, since all commercial callsigns of Air China are from CA101 and above.^[citation needed]

Georgia

Gulfstream 450 was added to its inventory, possibly replacing the Challenger in its VIP transport role.^[42] The planes fly under four-digit Georgian Airways callsigns.^{[citation needed}

]

Hong Kong

The

chief executive of Hong Kong travels on commercial aircraft, usually operated by Cathay Pacific. The CEO travels within the territory on helicopters operated by the Government Flying Service

.

India

Air India One (AIC001) is the callsign of any aircraft with the President, Vice President or the Prime Minister of India on board.^[43] For international travel, two dedicated Indian Air Force Boeing 777-300ERs with registrations K7066 and K7067 which arrived in October 2020 are used.^[44] The aircraft are equipped with encrypted satellite communication facilities and advanced navigation aids.^{[citation needed]} The jets are also equipped with an advanced missile warning system, a missile deflecting shield, and electronic countermeasures to provide protection from any ground-based or airborne threat. The aircraft are also equipped with flares and glares to mislead any missile.^{[citation needed]}

For domestic and short distance international travel, three

Boeing 737-200 also used by the President, the Vice President or the Prime Minister were inducted in 2008.^[45] These aircraft have a range of 3,000 to 4,000 nautical miles (5,600 to 7,400 km) and are fitted with encrypted satellite communication facilities and advanced navigation aids.^{[citation needed]} The jets are also equipped with an advanced missile warning system, a missile deflecting shield and electronic counter measures so as to provide protection from any ground-based or airborne threats.^{[citation needed}

]

Other aircraft used by other government officials are four 14-seater

Embraer 135s.^[46]

Apart from these aircraft, there are several helicopters used such as the

Mi-8 for carrying the President and the Prime Minister for travelling shorter distances. These aircraft and helicopters are operated by the Indian Air Force.^{[citation needed}

]

Indonesia

As Indonesia is a sprawling archipelagic nation,^[47] the president of Indonesia frequently needs VVIP air transportation for visiting Indonesian provinces, attending international summits and meetings, and traveling on official foreign visits. In April 2014, Indonesia acquired Indonesia One, an aircraft dedicated for the president and the vice president and their entourage.^[48]

Before the acquisition of Indonesia One, the president and the vice president used aircraft

Airbus A330-300s were used for most overseas trips and state visits.^{[citation needed}

]

When Indonesia One was delivered in 2014, the government claimed the cost of operating its own aircraft would be lower than chartering Garuda aircraft.[49]^[50] The aircraft is the Boeing Business Jet variant of the 737-800. The aircraft was designed to meet the minimum safety and security requirements of Indonesia's VVIP air transportation,^[51] and includes a modest self-defense system.^[48]

In 2020, the Indonesian government chartered a

Boeing 777-300ER, registration PK-GIG, from Garuda Indonesia for special use as a presidential aircraft on long-haul flights; the aircraft is painted in a special livery.^[52]

When carrying the president, the planes use the callsign "IDAF01".^[citation needed]

The

Lockheed L-100 fixed-wing aircraft; and the 45th Air Squadron (Indonesian: Skadron Udara 45) flying Aérospatiale AS 332L-1 Super Puma helicopters.^{[citation needed]} Both squadrons are based at Halim Perdanakusuma Airforce Base, Jakarta, and almost all presidential flights depart from there.^{[citation needed}

]

Japan

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force operates two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for use by the Prime Minister, the Emperor, Empress, and other members of the Imperial Family.^{[citation needed]}

They have the radio callsigns Japanese Air Force One and Japanese Air Force Two when operating on official business, and Cygnus One and Cygnus Two when operating outside of official business (e.g., on training flights and ferry flights).^{[citation needed]} The aircraft always fly together on government missions, with one serving as the primary transport and the other serving as a backup with maintenance personnel on board. The aircraft are officially referred to as Japanese government exclusive aircraft (日本国政府専用機 Nippon-koku seifu sen'yōki).^{[citation needed]}

Until March 2019, two Boeing 747-400 aircraft were used. The aircraft were constructed at the Boeing factory at the same time as the United States Air Force One VC-25s, though the US aircraft were built to the 747-200 design, while the Japanese aircraft were built to the more contemporary 747-400 design. Both Japanese aircraft were delivered in 1990.^[53]

Kazakhstan

The Kazakhstan government fleet consists of the following aircraft (August 2015):

1 x
Boeing 737-700 BBJ
1 x
Airbus A320
1 x Airbus A321
1 x Tupolev Tu-154
1 x Boeing 757
1 x Airbus A330-200

The A330 and A321 have a blue and yellow-striped Comlux-style livery with blue "KAZAKHSTAN" titles in English and Kazakh, while the Boeing 757, Tupolev Tu-154 and A320 have a plain white livery with the flag of Kazakhstan on the tail, while the 737 has a white blue-stripe livery.

The planes fly under the callsign "BEC1" whenever one is carrying the President.

Korea, North (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)

North Korean leader

Kim Jong-un travels overseas on one of two VIP configured Ilyushin Il-62M aircraft of the Korean People's Army Air Force operated by Air Koryo crew, known as Chammae-1.^[54] Kim Jong-un's private aircraft is known as Goshawk-1.^[55] These aircraft occasionally fly under the callsign "DPK".^{[citation needed}

]

Korea, South (Republic of Korea)

Since January 2022, a Boeing 747-8I leased from Korean Air to the Republic of Korea Air Force conducts official international travels by the President of South Korea. Known by the call sign "Code One" (KAF001), the aircraft is based in Seoul Air Base and operational support is provided by Korean Air.^[56] From April 2010 to January 2022, a dedicated Boeing 747-400 leased from Korean Air served in this role. Originally even pilots and flight attendants were from Korean Air, though they were planned to be replaced by Air Force personnel.^[57] Before the 747-400 was leased, the President used a Boeing 737-300 for short-distance trips and chartered a Boeing 747 aircraft belonging to Korean Air or Asiana Airlines for longer distance trips.^{[citation needed]} In the latter case, the presidential seal would be mounted on the forward passenger door to show that that aircraft is carrying the President.^{[citation needed]}

The VIP aircraft has been highly modified with much of the technology onboard being classified. What is publicly known is that the VIP aircraft has

satellite communication, secure telephone communications, a missile defense system, a missile deflection system, and is made out of a special metal to reduce its radar footprint.^{[citation needed]} It also has had a complete renovation of the interior of the plane, turning the plane into a flying command center so the president can continue his or her duties. When in operation, another aircraft acts as a decoy and a spare. ^{[citation needed}

]

The Air Force also operates one Boeing 737-300 and several CASA/IPTN CN-235s for government travel. The 737, in service since 1983, was used in the country's first presidential visit to Pyongyang in 2000.^{[citation needed]}

A

satellite communications, thermography, missile defense system and is made out of a special metal that makes it hard to detect on radar systems.^{[citation needed]} Two other helicopters fly with it as decoys and spares.^{[citation needed]} The helicopter is based at Seoul Air Base.^{[citation needed}

]

Kyrgyzstan

The government of Kyrgyzstan operated a single Tupolev Tu-154M in 2010, which usually flies under four-digit callsigns "KGC" and "LYN".^[18]

Laos

The Lao Government uses a Lao Airlines Airbus A320 (specifically registered RDPL-34199) for government trips, and uses a Xian MA-600 for special squadron flights and private travels. The plane usually flies under the callsign "QV1".

Macau

The Chief Executive of Macau travels abroad (and to mainland China destinations) on commercial aircraft operated by Air Macau, the de facto flag carrier of the territory. As Macau is a small locale, there is no need for air travel within the territory.

Malaysia

Airbus ACJ319

Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Ruling Monarch) travel aboard aircraft operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. For this purpose, an Airbus ACJ319 named Perdana 1 was purchased in 2007, and an Airbus ACJ320 named Perdana 2 in 2015. Other fixed wing aircraft in use include a Dassault Falcon 900, a Bombardier Global Express BD-700, and a Boeing 737-800 BBJ.^[58]^[59] Helicopters including three S-70 Black Hawks and three S-61A4 Nuris are also used. Also latest addition to the fleet is 9M-JPM Agusta Westland AW139. The planes when carrying the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and/or the Prime Minister fly under the callsign "NR1".^{[citation needed}

]

Maldives

The government uses commercial aircraft for travel. In addition, the President has been known to use aircraft from the Saudi Government for religious trips.^[60]

Mongolia

The

Saab 340B or Fokker 50 chartered from Eznis Airways and Aero Mongolia

.

Nepal

The present President of Nepal, Prime Minister of Nepal, and other senior government officials travel on regular scheduled commercial flights or chartered flights by either Nepal Airlines or Himalaya Airlines. There is no plane used specifically for VIP operations.^[61]

Pakistan

The history of VIP transport in Pakistan dates back to August 1947, when an ex-

Mauripur Airbase and then at a Pakistan Air Force Base in Peshawar. In 1997, the aircraft was disassembled and transported to Karachi and put up for display at the Pakistan Air Force Museum

.

In the 1960s and 70s, Presidents

Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq used a Lockheed C-130B Hercules. In the 90s, Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto used a Boeing 737 for their official trips which was maintained by the Pakistani Government. During the late 1990s, Sharif's government bought a Boeing 737-300 for official use. Initially its role was rotated between serving as a regular commercial aircraft for Pakistan International Airlines and as a VIP transport for the government. However, following a military coup in 1999 the aircraft was permanently transferred to Pakistan International Airlines. The President and Prime Minister then resorted to using two of the airline's Airbus A310s for official visits, while rare trips were done on regular commercial flights of the airline. In 2007 the Qatari government gifted an Airbus A310-300 of the Qatar Amiri Flight

to Pakistan, which was operated for the Pakistan Air Force by Pakistan International Airlines.

Since 2010 two Gulfstream IVs with serial numbers J-755, J-756 and four AW 139 helicopters from the Pakistan Air Force are used by the President and Prime Minister for air travel. The planes all fly under regular Pakistan Air Force callsigns.

Philippines

The 250th Presidential Airlift Wing of the Philippine Air Force is used to transport the President of the Philippines and the First Family. On occasion, the wing has also been tasked to provide transportation for other members of government, visiting heads of state, and other state guests.

In 2024 the fleet includes: seven Bell 412^[62] helicopters. In October 2019, the government purchased an Airbus C-295 delivered in April 2019 and a Gulfstream G280 which cost 2 Billion pesos delivered in September 2020^[63] for use by the President and other senior officials respectively.^[64] A Hawker 800XP business jet was donated by San Miguel Corporation in May 2022.^[65]^[66]

For trips outside of the Philippines, the President uses a

Airbus A350-900 or Boeing 777-300ER

are used for medium or long haul flights.

Former Presidential Aircraft

The presidential aircraft of Pres.

Pan American World Airways

as the international services of Philippine Airlines were suspended.

Toward the end of the Marcos administration, the squadron of presidential aircraft consisted of: one

Fokker F27 aircraft which was subsequently retired^[69] as Rodrigo Duterte Administration as they acquired new aircraft during covid pandemic.^[63]^[64]

Singapore

The President, Prime Minister of Singapore and government officials typically travel on regular scheduled commercial or charter flights, mostly operated by Singapore's flag carrier, Singapore Airlines, Scoot or other commercial airlines depending on the location.^[70]^[71]

However, at the APEC Philippines 2015 summit, the then Prime Minister travelled on an Australian-registered Gulfstream G550.^[72]^[73]

Moreover, in case of need, the

Singapore Government can count on the Republic of Singapore Air Force to provide airplanes such as the Airbus A330 MRTT and Fokker 50, specially retrofitted in passenger configurations.^{[citation needed}

]

Sri Lanka

The

C-130, in case of an emergency. In the post-World War II era, the de Havilland Heron, Douglas DC-3, de Havilland Dove, Westland WS-51 Dragonfly

were used.

Taiwan

Boeing 737-8AR

.

Air transportation for the

premier, and other senior officials.^{[citation needed}

]

Excluding the 737s, which fly under a Republic of China Air Force callsign, any commercial plane carrying the president carries its regular callsign, albeit with some changes.^[citation needed]

Aircraft	In Fleet	Orders
Boeing 777-300ER	1	—
Boeing 737-800	1	—
Airbus A350	1	—
Fokker 50	3	—
Total	6	—

Tajikistan

The government currently uses a Boeing 787 from the Mexican government for travel. Previously a Boeing 737 from national airline Somon Air was used.

Thailand

The Thai government operates, among others, (through

Embraer ERJ-135LR's as government transports. The A340-500, and the A319CJ are maintained by Thai Airways International, the Embraer ERJ-135LRs are maintained by Royal Thai Army

.

The

Boeing 737-800

for the Royal family flight.

Although available upon their request, members of the royal family usually fly on commercial flights operated by the national carrier, Thai Airways International, when traveling outside of the country.

All planes use a regular Thai Air Force callsign, "RTAF".

Turkmenistan

To transport the President and top officials of the state, Turkmenistan Airlines uses one Boeing 777-200LR of a special configuration (reg: EZ-A777), two Boeing 737-700 (reg: EZ-A007 and EZ-A700), one Bombardier CRJ700 Challenger 870 (reg: EZ-B024) and two Bombardier Challenger 605 (reg: EZ-B022 and EZ-B023).^[75]^{[verification needed]} The planes all use a special Turkmenistan Airlines callsign.^{[citation needed]}

Uzbekistan

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