Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Not known |
| English Title: |
| Qatar Amiri Flight |
| Abbreviation: |
| QAF |
| First Established: |
| 1975 |
| ICAO Code: |
| ? |
| Country: |
| Qatar |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The Qatar Amiri Flight was first established circa 1975 to provide VIP Transport for the Royal Family. The Flight has expanded considerably since its formation and now provides charter flights for many Qatari VIPs.
Key Dates
| 1975? | Qatar Amiri Flight first established. |
Current Status
The aircraft of the Qatar Amiri Flight are maintained and flown by personnel from Qatar Airways.
Future Plans
No information.
Markings
National Insignia
Most Qatar Amiri Flight aircraft now fly in full Qatar Airways markings. No national markings are carried, except for a small national flag on the rear fuselage. No Amiri Flight titles are displayed. Until the 1990s, the aircraft flew in a redish-brown and white colour scheme with the ‘State of Qatar’ seal on the fin.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All Qatar Amiri Flight aircraft carry civilian registrations in the A7-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A310-300 | 2 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Airbus A319-133X | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Airbus A320-232 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Airbus A330-203 | 2 | 2 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Airbus A340-211/313X | 1/1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Airbus A340-541 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Boeing 737-8KB | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Bombardier BD700 Global Express | 2 | 2 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Canadair Challenger 300 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin | Airbus A310-300 | 2 | 1997 | current | France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A319-133X | 1 | 2001 | current | France |
| Airbus A320-232 | 1 | 1999 | current | France |
| Airbus A330-203 | 2 | 2002 | current | France |
| Airbus A340-211/313X | 1/1 | 1993 | current | France |
| Airbus A340-541 | 1 | 2006 | current | France |
| BAC VC10 | 1 | 1975 | 1981 | BOAC |
| Boeing 707 | 2 | 1978 | 1999 | USA |
| Boeing 727 | 1 | 1979 | 1997 | USA |
| Boeing 737-8KB | 1 | 2008 | current | USA |
| Boeing 747SP-21 | 2 | 1996 | 2007 | USA |
| Bombardier BD700 Global Express | 2 | 2003 | current | Canada |
| Canadair Challenger 300 | 1 | 2005 | current | Canada |
| Dassault Falcon 900 | 2 | 1991 | 2000 | France |
| Hawker 800XP | 1 | 2003 | 2004 | USA |
Aircraft NOT Used
Some reports confuse the Airbus A300 with the A310 that was actually used.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Not known.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft were based at Doha International 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 Doha International Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
See above.
More Information
Books
To be added
Magazines
To be added
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