Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| unknown |
| English Title: |
| Oman Royal Flight |
| Abbreviation: |
| ORF |
| First Established: |
| 1974 |
| ICAO Code: |
| ? |
| Country: |
| Oman |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The Oman Royal Flight was first established circa 1974 to provide VIP Transport for Sultan. Helicopters were added in 1975. The Flight has expanded considerably since its formation.
Key Dates
| 1974 | Oman Royal Flight first established. | |
| 1975 | First helicopter acquired. |
Current Status
The Royal Flight is currently taking delivery of new EC225 helicopters to replace the Super Pumas now passed to the Air Force.
Future Plans
No information.
Markings
National Insignia
Royal Flight aircraft carry a red and green fuselage cheetline and the national ‘crossed swords and dagger’ symbol in black on the forward fuselage. The national flag is used as a fin stripe. No service titles are carried.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All Royal Flight aircraft carry civilian registrations in the A4O-xx or A4O-xxx series.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale AS350 | 2 | 2 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Airbus A320-233 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Boeing 747-430 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Boeing 747SP-27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Eurocopter EC225/EC225LP | 6 | 6 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Gulfstream IV | 2 | 2 | 0 | VIP Transport |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin | Aerospatiale SA330J Puma | 4 | 1975 | 1997 | France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale AS332C Super Puma | 2 | 1982 | 2005 | France |
| Aerospatiale AS332L1 Super Puma | 1 | 1990 | 2002 | France |
| Aerospatiale AS350 | 2 | 2005 | current | France |
| Agusta AB212 | 4 | 199? | 1996 | SOAF |
| Airbus A320-233 | 1 | 2005 | current | France |
| BAC VC10 | 1 | 1974 | 1987 | UK |
| Boeing 747-430 | 1 | 2005 | current | USA |
| Boeing 747SP-27 | 2 | 1984 | current | USA |
| Dassault Falcon 20E | 1 | 1980 | 1982 | France |
| Eurocopter EC225/EC225LP | 4/2 | 2007 | current | France |
| FFA AS.202 Bravo | 2 | 1975 | 1997 | Germany |
| Gulfstream II | 2 | 1976 | 1992 | USA |
| Gulfstream IV | 2 | 1992 | current | USA |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73CF | 1 | 1981 | 1993 | USA |
Aircraft NOT Used
The ‘Dassault Falcon 10’ reportedly used was actually a Dassault Falcon 20E.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Not known.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft were based at Seeb Airport.
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 Seeb Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
See above.
More Information
Books
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Magazines
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