Flight Level Authority
Government officials.
32heads of state and government officials whose aircraft we track worldwide — from Putin's Il-96 and Xi's 747 to the French presidential A330, Gulf royal 747 BBJs, and US Cabinet secretaries. US Air Force flights change call sign the moment a principal boards — "Air Force Two" triggers the moment the VP steps aboard. Foreign government aircraft are tracked by tail number via ADS-B, broadcasting whenever they're airborne.
Australian Government FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · YSCBAustralia's government air fleet is operated by 34 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force. The primary aircraft are two Boeing 737-8 BBJ MAX jets (A62-001 and A62-002) — among the first government 737 MAX variants de
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Canadian Government FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · CYOWCanada's government flight is operated by 437 Transport Squadron (RCAF). The primary aircraft is the Airbus CC-330 Husky (330-002) — the Canadian military designation for the A330-200 MRTT, adapted for VIP transport — us
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Dubai Royal Wing — Sheikh Mohammed bin RashidGovernment · 4 aircraftBase · OMDBSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai — the architect of Dubai's transformation into a global financial and tourism hub. He operates a personal fleet thr
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Emmanuel Macron / French Presidential FlightGovernment · 4 aircraftBase · LFPBPresident Emmanuel Macron has led France since 2017, making him Europe's most prominent head of state and a constant presence at G7, NATO, and EU summits. His VIP air fleet is operated by ETEC (Escadron de Transport, d'E
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Friedrich Merz / German Government FlightGovernment · 5 aircraftBase · EDDBGermany's government air fleet — operated by the Bundeswehr's Special Air Mission Wing (Flugbereitschaft BMVg) — is one of the most modern in Europe following its controversial replacement of the aging A310s and A340s. T
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Glenn YoungkinGovernment · 2 aircraftCommonwealth of Virginia — Department of AviationBase · KRICGlenn Youngkin was inaugurated as the 74th Governor of Virginia on January 15, 2022, after defeating Terry McAuliffe. A former private equity executive who served as Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, Youngkin pitched himself
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Greg GianforteGovernment · 1 aircraftBase · KBZNGreg Gianforte is the 25th Governor of Montana, inaugurated in January 2021. He made his fortune from the 2011 sale of RightNow Technologies, a cloud CRM company he founded, to Oracle Corporation for $1.8 billion. He won
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Howard LutnickGovernment · 1 aircraftBase · KTEBHoward Lutnick served as Chairman, President, and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald from 1991 until his confirmation as Secretary of Commerce on February 21, 2025. He also chaired BGC Partners, a global financial brokerage, and N
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Israel Government FlightGovernment · 1 aircraftBase · LLBGIsrael operates a single Boeing 767-200 (4X-ISR) as its primary government VIP transport — nicknamed "Wing of Zion" by Israeli media. The aircraft is operated by the Israeli Air Force's 120th Squadron ("The Desert Giants
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Japanese Government / Imperial FlightGovernment · 2 aircraftBase · RJTTJapan's Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) operates two Boeing 777-300ERs — serials 80-1111 and 80-1112 — as the primary transport aircraft for the Prime Minister and the Imperial Family. The pair always deploy together for
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JD VanceGovernment · 2 aircraftU.S. Air Force — 89th Airlift WingBase · KADWJ.D. Vance (James David Vance) was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2025. A former U.S. Senator from Ohio (2023–2025), he rose to national prominence as author of the 2016 memoir Hi
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Kash PatelGovernment · 1 aircraftU.S. Department of JusticeBase · KHEFKash Patel (Kashyap Pramod Patel) was confirmed as the 9th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on February 20, 2025, following President Trump's second inauguration. A former federal prosecutor and national s
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Kathy HochulGovernment · 3 aircraftNew York State Police — Aviation UnitBase · KALBKathy Hochul became the 57th Governor of New York and the first woman to hold the office when Andrew Cuomo resigned in August 2021. She won a full term in November 2022 against Republican Lee Zeldin.
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King Mohammed VI / Morocco Royal FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · GMMNKing Mohammed VI has ruled Morocco since 2000 and is one of Africa's most prominent heads of state. Morocco occupies a unique geopolitical position — a Western-friendly monarchy at the gateway of Europe and Africa — maki
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Kuwait Amiri FlightGovernment · 4 aircraftBase · OKBKKuwait is a small but enormously wealthy Gulf state — per-capita income among the world's highest — with an Emir fleet reflecting that status. Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah became Emir in December 2023 following the de
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Lula / Brazilian Presidential FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · SBBRPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) returned to the Brazilian presidency for a third term in January 2023, inheriting a government air fleet operated by the Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) under the BRS01 callsign.
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Marco RubioGovernment · 2 aircraftU.S. Air Force — 89th Airlift WingBase · KADWMarco Rubio was confirmed as the 72nd Secretary of State on January 20, 2025, becoming the first Latino to hold the position. A former U.S. Senator from Florida (2011–2025), Rubio had previously run for the Republican pr
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Markwayne MullinGovernment · 1 aircraftU.S. Coast Guard (LRCCA) — Department of Homeland SecurityBase · KADWMarkwayne Mullin was confirmed as the 8th Secretary of Homeland Security and sworn in on March 24, 2026, succeeding Kristi Noem. A former U.S. Representative and Senator from Oklahoma, Mullin was a professional MMA fight
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Mike DeWineGovernment · 2 aircraftOhio State Highway Patrol & Ohio Dept of Transportation — Office of AviationBase · KCMHMike DeWine has served as the 70th Governor of Ohio since January 2019, winning re-election in 2022. A former U.S. Senator (1995–2007) and Ohio Attorney General (2011–2019), DeWine is one of the longest-tenured Republica
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Mohammed bin Salman / Saudi Royal FlightGovernment · 5 aircraftBase · OERKThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Royal Flight is among the most expansive government aviation operations in the world. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) travel on a fleet anchored by the Boeing 747-400
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Narendra Modi / Indian Presidential FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · VIDDPrime Minister Narendra Modi has served as India's leader since 2014, conducting one of the world's most active foreign policy travel schedules — over 80 countries visited in a decade. His aircraft carry the callsign IND
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Qatar Amiri Flight — Emir TamimGovernment · 4 aircraftBase · OTBDEmir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has ruled Qatar since 2013 at the age of 33, making him the youngest ruling head of state at the time. Qatar's Amiri Flight operates under QAF1 callsign and is one of the most lavish governm
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan / Turkish Presidential FlightGovernment · 4 aircraftBase · LTFMPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dominated Turkish politics since 2002, first as Prime Minister then President. Turkey is a NATO member with ambitions of strategic autonomy, making Erdogan one of the most diplomaticall
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Ron DeSantisGovernment · 1 aircraftFlorida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)Base · KTLHRon DeSantis was inaugurated as the 46th Governor of Florida on January 8, 2019, and re-elected in 2022 with a 19-point margin. A former U.S. Navy JAG officer and U.S. Representative (2013–2018), DeSantis launched and wi
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Sarah Huckabee SandersGovernment · 1 aircraftState of Arkansas — Arkansas State Police Air Support UnitBase · KLITSarah Huckabee Sanders was inaugurated as the 47th Governor of Arkansas on January 10, 2023, becoming the first woman elected governor of the state. She previously served as White House Press Secretary under President Tr
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South Korean Presidential FlightGovernment · 2 aircraftBase · RKSMSouth Korea operates one of East Asia's most visible government fleets. The primary aircraft is serial 22-001, a Boeing 747-800 used for intercontinental state visits, carrying the President and the official delegation.
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Sultan Haitham / Oman Royal FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · OOMSSultan Haitham bin Tariq has ruled Oman since January 2020 following the death of Sultan Qaboos. Oman has historically maintained a unique position in the Gulf — balancing ties with Iran, the West, and Arab states — maki
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Sultan of Brunei Royal FlightGovernment · 2 aircraftBase · WBSBSultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has been one of the world's wealthiest individuals for decades, with personal wealth estimated in the tens of billions, largely derived from Brunei's oil and gas reserves. He is also the
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UAE Presidential FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · OMAAPresident Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) leads the UAE as head of state since 2022. The Presidential Flight (callsign AUH01) operates out of Abu Dhabi International and carries the president and senior Abu Dha
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UK Government / Royal FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · EGWUThe United Kingdom's government air fleet is operated by 32 (The Royal) Squadron at RAF Northolt, west of London. King Charles III, the Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers, and members of the Royal Family travel on aircraf
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Vladimir Putin / Russian Presidential FlightGovernment · 6 aircraftBase · UUWWVladimir Putin has served as President of Russia since 2000 (with a 2008–12 gap as Prime Minister). His VIP air fleet is operated by Special Flight Detachment "Russia," based at Vnukovo-2 (UUWW), the Kremlin's dedicated
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Xi Jinping / Chinese Presidential FlightGovernment · 3 aircraftBase · ZBADXi Jinping has served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China since 2012. His VIP fleet is operated by Air China's government division and flies under the CCA0
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