Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Not known |
| English Title: |
| Bahrain Royal Flight |
| Abbreviation: |
| BRF |
| First Established: |
| 1981 |
| ICAO Code: |
| ? |
| Country: |
| Bahrain |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The Royal Flight operates a small number of aircraft for VIP transport. All aircraft carry civilian markings.
Key Dates
| 1981? | Establishment of Bahrain Amiri Royal Flight. | |
| February 2002 | Official name changed to Bahrain Royal Flight. |
Current Status
The Royal Flight aircraft are used primarily for VIP transport.
Future Plans
Future procurement plans not known.
Markings
National Insignia
The national flag is carried as a fin flash. All aircraft carry the service title BAHRAIN in Arabic and English lettering on the upper fuselage sides (in place of the previous BAHRAIN AMIRI ROYAL FLIGHT titles).
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All Bahrain Royal Flight aircraft carry civilian registrations in the A9C-xx or A9C-xxx series.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Click on aircraft type for more details
| Aircraft Type | Total Del'd | Total Now | Still On Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 430 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Boeing 727-2M7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Boeing 747-4P9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Boeing 747SP | 2 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Boeing 767-4SFER | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Gulfstream II(TT) | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Gulfstream IV | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
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| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A340-212 | 1 | 1994 | 1994 | France |
| Bell 430 | 1 | 2001 | Current | USA |
| Boeing 727-2M7 | 1 | 1993 | Current | USA |
| Boeing 747-4P9 | 1 | 2003 | Current | USA |
| Boeing 747SP | 2 | 1998 | Current | USA |
| Boeing 767-4SFER | 1 | 2009 | Current | USA |
| Gulfstream II(TT) | 1 | 1981 | Current | USA |
| Gulfstream III | 1 | 1983 | 1999 | USA |
| Gulfstream IV | 1 | 2000 | Current | USA |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
BAHRAIN ROYAL FLIGHT, PO Box 245, Manama, Bahrain.
Organisational Structure
The Royal Flight is organised into the VIP Fixed Wing Squadron and the VIP Helicopter Squadron.
Current Order of Battle
Not applicable.
Historical Orders of Battle
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All aircraft are based at Shaikh Isa Air Base.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
The Royal Flight was initially formed at Bahrain International Airport (Manama), but moved to Shaikh Isa AB circa 1990.
More Information
Books
Bahrain Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Magazines
No feature articles known.
Websites