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P4-HBJ
P4-HBJ, previously A7-HJA and A7-HBJ, is a Boeing 747-8KB manufactured by Boeing in its Business Jet series. It is a large, long-range wide-body airliner. P4-HBJ was delivered to Qatar Amiri Flight in April 2012 and used by the House of Thani. In June 2023, it was delivered to Global Jet Isle of Man. The U.S. federal government entered negotiations to acquire the plane in 2025 for use as an interim Air Force One plane. History Qatar Amiri Flight (2012–2023) In April 2012, Boeing delivered Qatar Amiri Flight a 747-8I from Everett, Washington. The plane was used by the House of Thani for flights to the United States and Europe and was owned by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the former prime minister of Qatar. Global Jet Isle of Man (2023–2025) In June 2023, A7-HBJ was delivered to Global Jet Isle of Man. The owner of the plane was undisclosed; ''The New York Times'' reported in 2025 that P4-HBJ was privately owned and not used for charters. United States Air Force (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boeing VC-25
The Boeing VC-25 is a military version of the Boeing 747 airliner, modified for presidential transport and commonly operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) as ''Air Force One'', the call sign of any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the president of the United States. Only two examples of this aircraft type are in service; they are highly modified Boeing 747-200Bs, designated VC-25A and having United States military aircraft serials, tail numbers 28000 and 29000. Although technically the ''Air Force One'' designation applies to the aircraft only while the president is on board, the term is commonly used to refer to the VC-25 in general. The two aircraft often operate in conjunction with ''Marine One'' helicopters, which ferry the president to airports whenever a vehicle motorcade would be inappropriate. Two new aircraft, based on the Boeing 747-8I and designated VC-25B, have been ordered by the USAF to replace the aging VC-25As. Development By 1985, the pair of Boeing 707 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
