VC-1A "Brazilian Air Force One" | |
---|---|
General information | |
Type | Presidential transport |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Airbus |
Status | In service |
Primary user | Brazilian Air Force |
Number built | 1 |
History | |
Manufactured | 2004–2005 |
Introduction date | April 2004 |
First flight | 15 January 2005 |
Developed from | Airbus A319CJ |
Brazilian Air Force One is the Brazilian Air Force call sign of the aircraft carrying the President of Brazil. On international flights the aircraft uses the Brazilian Air Force ICAO code BRS1 and callsign Brazilian Air Force 01. The Special Transport Group (GTE) is the unit of the Brazilian Air Force responsible for transporting the President, Vice-President and other senior government officials.