Philippines
The 250th (Presidential) Airlift Wing of the Philippine Air Force has the mandate of providing safe and efficient air transport for the President of the Philippines and the First Family. On occasion, the wing has also been tasked to provide transportation for other members of government, visiting heads of state, and other state guests.
The fleet includes: 1 Fokker F28, which is primarily used for the President's domestic trips and it is also called "Kalayaan One" when the President is on board, 1 Fokker F-27 aircraft, 4 Bell 412 helicopters, 3 Sikorsky S-76 helicopters, and 1 Sikorsky S-70-5 Black Hawk. For trips outside of the Philippines, the President uses a Bombardier Learjet 60 or charters appropriate aircraft from Philippine Airlines.
Prior to 1962, the Air Force chartered aircraft from Pan American World Airways as the international services of Philippine Airlines were suspended. For short-haul flights, Boeing 737s were initially used and have since been replaced by the Airbus A320. For medium- to long-haul flights, Boeing 747-400s were initially used; their roles are now being fulfilled by the Airbus A340-300. Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777-300ER were also used for medium- to long- haul flights. The aircraft with the callsign PR 001 is a special plane operated by Philippine Airlines to transport the President of the Philippines.
A Bell 412 presidential helicopter crashed on 7 April 2009 in Ifugao Province north of Manila. On board were eight people, including two cabinet undersecretaries and several military men. The flight was en route to Ifugao from Baguio City with a presidential advance party. The last known communication with the aircraft came from Press Undersecretary Jose Capadocia, saying that it was too cloudy for the aircraft to land at its designated airport.
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