page_title: Air transports of heads of state and government
section_title: Australia
hierarchical_section_title: Air transports of heads of state and government / List of aircraft, by country / Australia
caption_attribution_description: English: Royal Australian Air Force (A56-002) Dassault Falcon 7X at Wagga Wagga Airport
context_page_description: 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" operated by the ETEC 65, 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, Air India One, and 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 Marine One, the South Korean Presidential Helicopter, Queen Elizabeth II's Helicopter, and the Brazilian Presidential Helicopter.
context_section_description: The Royal Australian Air Force operates a number of specialised aircraft to carry the Queen of Australia, members of the Royal Family, the Governor General of Australia, the Prime Minister of Australia, senior members of the Australian government and other dignitaries.
  The RAAF's current Special Purpose Aircraft are two leased Boeing Business Jets, three Bombardier Challengers and three Dassault Falcon 7x which are operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF and are based at Canberra Airport. The Boeing Business Jets are custom configured Boeing 737-700s fitted with facilities such as conference tables, offices suites, secure satellite and communication capabilities. The two planes have a longer range than is standard for Boeing Business Jets. The Prime Minister regularly makes use of the aircraft for domestic and international travel.
  Prior to the acquisition of the 737s, passenger-configured RAAF Boeing 707s tanker-transports were used. These aircraft were larger than the 737s currently in use.
  In August 2014, Defence Minister David Johnston announced the intention to convert a KC-30A multi-role tanker to VIP configuration whilst maintaining its ability to serve as a military tanker and transport aircraft. The new plane has tail number A39-007. The new plane will be painted in "air force grey" rather than the current colour scheme. While no official photos have been released, the aircraft has 100 lie-flat seats for its passengers.
  Current Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft:
  Airbus KC-30A (1 aircraft, 2019–present)
  737 Boeing Business Jet (2 aircraft, 2002–current)
  Dassault Falcon 7X (3 aircraft, 2019–present)
caption: RAAF Dassault Falcon 7X at Wagga Wagga Airport
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