What plane does Tony Blair fly?

Stanman · 04-08-2002, 11:47 AM

Noted that PM Tony Blair is or was in these parts visiting Bush at Crawford. Now Bush normally flies the 742 and I'm assuming Colin Powell probably flies the 757 but what does Tony Blair fly in when he visits the world?

I know they had some A340's on order but are those for the Queen or the PM?

tjwgrr · 04-08-2002, 12:07 PM

I saw a news report a while back showing PM Tony Blair getting off a BA 777. I can't say if this is true all the time tho....

I know the Royal Family uses Avro RJ's in Europe- don't know if the same holds true for Mr. Blair.

DeltaFlot · 04-08-2002, 01:14 PM

There was a show last night about AF1, that stated that the PM usually has to borrow an aircraft from the RAF. on some occasions he borrows the Queen's airplane, and on rare occasions flies commercial.

justin · 04-08-2002, 01:22 PM

For Domestic and European flights he uses 32sqdn. RAF 146 CC2's or 125 CC3's. For long haul he uses BA or VS commercial aircraft, although the RAF VC10's are still available.

Justin

ptolbert · 04-08-2002, 05:05 PM

Well I'll answer this one, As i was on a media team to meet his plane, on his recent trip to Waco/Crawford Texas, he flew a BA 777. in NC.

justin · 04-08-2002, 05:35 PM

If anybody is interested in the RAF's VIP operations, one of the Queens flight 146's is to be retired, and they are looking for one of the new very high performance biz jets with transcontinental range, probably to be leased as a PPP program.

Justin

TL925 · 04-08-2002, 06:29 PM

This is going off the topic of Tony Blair, but did anyone else see this week's copy of Newsweek with Clinton on the cover?? How odd would that be to see Clinton sitting in a coach aisle seat on your flight? Seems he could afford either his own business jet or at least a fractional at Netjets considering he made $12 million last year. Bonus points goes to who knows what airline he was flying on for those pictures, the clue is that the inflight reading was Attache. (i know, this is kind of an easy trivia)

b737gearboy · 04-08-2002, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by TL925
This is going off the topic of Tony Blair, but did anyone else see this week's copy of Newsweek with Clinton on the cover?? How odd would that be to see Clinton sitting in a coach aisle seat on your flight? Seems he could afford either his own business jet or at least a fractional at Netjets considering he made $12 million last year. Bonus points goes to who knows what airline he was flying on for those pictures, the clue is that the inflight reading was Attache. (i know, this is kind of an easy trivia)

Well I used to work for that company so I won't tell you what airline it is that has "the award winning " Attache Magazine.

Spectre · 04-08-2002, 07:35 PM

he flys in first class BA777

hernan · 04-08-2002, 08:07 PM

No,no. he flies a tiger moth.

DavidMich · 04-08-2002, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by TL925
This is going off the topic of Tony Blair, but did anyone else see this week's copy of Newsweek with Clinton on the cover?? How odd would that be to see Clinton sitting in a coach aisle seat on your flight? Seems he could afford either his own business jet or at least a fractional at Netjets considering he made $12 million last year. Bonus points goes to who knows what airline he was flying on for those pictures, the clue is that the inflight reading was Attache. (i know, this is kind of an easy trivia)

That would be US Airways, and i believe he was photo'd on the shuttle from DC to NY

Canamwing · 04-09-2002, 12:24 AM

He uses Marry poppins umbrella?

DavidMich · 04-09-2002, 02:45 AM

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Originally posted by b737gearboy

Well I used to work for that company so I won't tell you what airline it is that has "the award winning " Attache Magazine.

Plus his wife flies on a broom!!!

justin · 04-09-2002, 05:00 AM

I'm surprised he doesn't just use his Zepplin sized ego as a wing and fly on that

Helmsman · 04-09-2002, 10:08 AM

Think of all the air miles he gets as Tony "the Cheshire Cat" Blair zips off around the world. DVT (Deeply Vacuous Tony) is a disease we gave to the world!
I preferred it when the PM took RAF transports around the place (VC10's, usually).

tdh8192 · 04-09-2002, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by Stanman
Noted that PM Tony Blair is or was in these parts visiting Bush at Crawford. Now Bush normally flies the 742 and I'm assuming Colin Powell probably flies the 757 but what does Tony Blair fly in when he visits the world?

I know they had some A340's on order but are those for the Queen or the PM?

"Well, it's a big pretty white plane with a red stripe, curtains at the windows, wheels, and it just looks like a big Tylenol!" - Johnny

tdh8192 · 04-09-2002, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by DavidMich
That would be US Airways, and i believe he was photo'd on the shuttle from DC to NY

Dave, did you notice the two guys sitting just behind Clinton in that picture? I'm no expert, but they looked like Secret Service to me!

So if Clinton is sitting in coach, does that mean US Airways Express doesn't have a first class on their planes? And just who the hell does he think he is taking the whole row to himself?

b737gearboy · 04-09-2002, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by tdh8192
Dave, did you notice the two guys sitting just behind Clinton in that picture? I'm no expert, but they looked like Secret Service to me!

So if Clinton is sitting in coach, does that mean US Airways Express doesn't have a first class on their planes? And just who the hell does he think he is taking the whole row to himself?

Yes US Airways has first class, and on international flights they also have Envoy class. However the shuttle is operated in a one-class configuration. The shuttle routes are BOS-DCA,BOS-LGA,LGA-DCA.

ptolbert · 04-09-2002, 05:59 PM

Heres what ive seen arriving into Waco with VIPs onboard:

Into ACT (Waco Regional)
DC-9, First Lady,Mexican President
757-President,First Lady, Colin Powell

Into TSTC (Formerly James Connally Airbase)
747 President, First Lady
757-President,First Lady
777-PM Blair on a BA, and Russian Pres V. Putin on an Aeroflot 777.

tech77jp · 04-14-2002, 05:23 AM

I love Aeroflot 777s. They look so cool.

Diecaster · 04-14-2002, 12:31 PM

Princess Diana used to fly Virgin 744 whenever she made a visit.

04-08-2002, 11:47 AM	#1
Stanman Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Waxahachie, Texas, USA Posts: 426	What plane does Tony Blair fly? Noted that PM Tony Blair is or was in these parts visiting Bush at Crawford. Now Bush normally flies the 742 and I'm assuming Colin Powell probably flies the 757 but what does Tony Blair fly in when he visits the world? I know they had some A340's on order but are those for the Queen or the PM?

04-08-2002, 01:14 PM	#3
DeltaFlot The Patriot Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Laurel, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,228	There was a show last night about AF1, that stated that the PM usually has to borrow an aircraft from the RAF. on some occasions he borrows the Queen's airplane, and on rare occasions flies commercial. __________________ Febuary 15, 1898 December 7, 1941 June 8, 1967 September 11, 2001 Never Forget, Never Forgive If you kick the Tiger in the arse, you better be able to deal with the Tiger's teeth.

04-08-2002, 05:05 PM	#5
ptolbert Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Waco/Woodway, Tx Age: 22 Posts: 1,205	Well I'll answer this one, As i was on a media team to meet his plane, on his recent trip to Waco/Crawford Texas, he flew a BA 777. in NC. __________________ Ptolbert Long Live N615DL!!!!! ------------------------------ One World United together fighting poverty, social injustice, and foreign Domination of Industries, and just plain dumb people.

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04-08-2002, 12:07 PM	#2
tjwgrr Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 471	I saw a news report a while back showing PM Tony Blair getting off a BA 777. I can't say if this is true all the time tho.... I know the Royal Family uses Avro RJ's in Europe- don't know if the same holds true for Mr. Blair.

04-08-2002, 01:22 PM	#4
justin Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,005	For Domestic and European flights he uses 32sqdn. RAF 146 CC2's or 125 CC3's. For long haul he uses BA or VS commercial aircraft, although the RAF VC10's are still available. Justin

04-08-2002, 05:35 PM	#6
justin Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,005	If anybody is interested in the RAF's VIP operations, one of the Queens flight 146's is to be retired, and they are looking for one of the new very high performance biz jets with transcontinental range, probably to be leased as a PPP program. Justin

04-08-2002, 06:29 PM	#7
TL925 Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 529	This is going off the topic of Tony Blair, but did anyone else see this week's copy of Newsweek with Clinton on the cover?? How odd would that be to see Clinton sitting in a coach aisle seat on your flight? Seems he could afford either his own business jet or at least a fractional at Netjets considering he made $12 million last year. Bonus points goes to who knows what airline he was flying on for those pictures, the clue is that the inflight reading was Attache. (i know, this is kind of an easy trivia)

04-09-2002, 12:24 AM	#12
Canamwing Master Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 544	He uses Marry poppins umbrella?

04-09-2002, 05:00 AM	#14
justin Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,005	I'm surprised he doesn't just use his Zepplin sized ego as a wing and fly on that

04-09-2002, 10:08 AM	#15
Helmsman Great Helmet Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chateau Helmsman, Sutton, south of London! Posts: 761	The Cheshire Cat Think of all the air miles he gets as Tony "the Cheshire Cat" Blair zips off around the world. DVT (Deeply Vacuous Tony) is a disease we gave to the world! I preferred it when the PM took RAF transports around the place (VC10's, usually). __________________ ========= Karl English Hi, They call me Fart....Old Fart

04-09-2002, 05:59 PM	#19
ptolbert Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Waco/Woodway, Tx Age: 22 Posts: 1,205	Heres what ive seen arriving into Waco with VIPs onboard: Into ACT (Waco Regional) DC-9, First Lady,Mexican President 757-President,First Lady, Colin Powell Into TSTC (Formerly James Connally Airbase) 747 President, First Lady 757-President,First Lady 777-PM Blair on a BA, and Russian Pres V. Putin on an Aeroflot 777. __________________ Ptolbert Long Live N615DL!!!!! ------------------------------ One World United together fighting poverty, social injustice, and foreign Domination of Industries, and just plain dumb people.

04-14-2002, 05:23 AM	#20
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04-14-2002, 12:31 PM	#21
Diecaster Master Collector Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 646	Princess Diana used to fly Virgin 744 whenever she made a visit.

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