History
Narrative Summary
From the 1940s, Presidential and governmental air transport was provided by the Air Force, using specially purchased aircraft with VIP interiors. In about 1990 a dedicated Government Aviation Department was established, that provided VIP transport in civil registered aircraft. At present, Honduras and Panama, (which has a Gulfstream IIB), are the only Central American countries with presidential jet aircraft.
Key Dates
1936? |
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First VIP transport aircraft purchased by the Air Force. |
1990 |
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Honduras Government Aviation Unit first established. |
Current Status
Honduras Government aircraft are fully operational.
Future Plans
No information.
Markings
National Insignia
Honduran Government aircraft fly in a white and blue colour scheme, with the national flag on the fin. No country titles are carried.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All government aircraft carry civilian registrations in the HR-xxx series.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
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All-Time Aircraft Used List
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Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Tegucigalpa.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft were based at Toncontin IAP, Tegucigalpa.
Current Unit Assignments
Aviation Department
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All aircraft are now based at Toncontin IAP, Tegucigalpa.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
To be added.
More Information
Books
Latin-American Military Aviation (John Andrade)
World Air Forces Directory 2002/03 (Ian Carroll)
Magazines
To be added
Websites
Wikipedia: Honduran presidential plane