VIP Transport
UK MOD goes for sustainability in BAe 146 replacement
The UK Ministry of Defence will acquire two Dassault 900LX business jets to replace the outgoing BAe 146 fleet in the Command Support Air Transport role
Business jets to replace RAF BAe146 fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence is looking to acquire two civil business jets to replace the current fleet of four Royal Air Force BAe146 transport aircraft when the type leaves service in Q1 next year
Polish Air Force receives first Boeing 737 BBJ2
The first new Boeing 737-800 BBJ2 (tactical number 0111), named “Roman Dmowski” landed at Warsaw Chopin Airport on October 7 with Polish military pilots at the controls and was welcomed with a water salute
Bahrain Amiri Royal Flight receives new Avro RJ70
A new Avro RJ70 acquired by the Bahrain Amiri Royal Flight passed through Luqa Airport, Malta, during its delivery flight on August 27
Nigerian Army chief killed in King Air 350i crash
A Nigerian Air Force-operated Beechcraft King Air 350i crashed near Kaduna International Airport on the evening of May 21, killing all 11 onboard – including the newly appointed chief of the Nigerian Army
USAF aims to complete C-40 upgrade this spring
The USAF has released more details about the ongoing modification of its Boeing C-40B/C Clipper VIP transport fleet and has confirmed that the effort is due for completion this May
Gulfstream awarded C-20, C-37 support contracts
Gulfstream Aerospace has been awarded two contracts by the USAF to provide fleet-wide engineering and sustainment support services for the US military’s C-20 and C-37 VIP transport aircraft
Boom to explore supersonic VIP transports for USAF
Boom Supersonic was awarded a contract by the US Air Force (USAF) on September 8 to explore options for a supersonic executive transport aircraft, which could be employed by the service.
Czech Air Force retires Yak-40 fleet
The Czech Air Force held a farewell ceremony at the 24th Air Force Base at Prague-Kbely Airport on September 2, marking the retirement of the air arm's two Yakovlev Yak-40 VIP transports, after more than 20 years of service.
Russia orders two Mi-38s for VIP role
Russian Helicopters announced on August 26 at the International Military-Technical Forum, held near Moscow, that the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence (MOD) has ordered two VIP Kazan Helicopters Mi-38 rotorcraft.