Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| ?? |
| English Title: |
| Bosniak Government Aviation Unit |
| Abbreviation: |
| BGAU |
| First Established: |
| 1992 |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Status: |
| Disbanded |
History
Narrative Summary
Soon after independence in 1992 the Bosniak (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) Government began operating aircraft for VIP transport. The semi-independent Republika Srpska also formed its own separate Government Aviaton Unit. The Bosniak unit appears to have closed down in 2002.
Key Dates
| 1992 | Bosniak Government Aviation Unit first established. | |
| 2002 | Bosniak Government Aviation Unit closed down. |
Current Status
The Government Aviation Unit was used primarily for transporting VIPs to international meetings. It appears to have closed down in 2002.
Future Plans
None known.
Markings
National Insignia
Bosniak Government aircraft retained the colours of the charter operator.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All Bosnian government aircraft carried civil registrations in the BH-xxx or T9-xxx series.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Not applicable.
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 500 Citation I | 1 | 1992 | 2000 | ex-JRV |
| Cessna 550 Citation II* | 1 | ? | 2002 | contractor |
* operated by Air Bosna on behalf of the Bosniak government.
Aircraft NOT Used
False reports of aircraft on order or in service – none known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
To be added.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft were operated by the Government Aviation Unit.
Current Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
Not applicable.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
The aircraft were based at Sarajevo Airport.
More Information
Books
Bosnia and Hercegovina Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Magazines
No feature articles known.
Websites
To be added.