Brazilian Air Force One is the Brazilian Air Force call sign of the aircraft carrying the President of Brazil. On international flights the aircraft uses the Brazilian Air Force ICAO code BRS01 and callsign Brazilian Air Force 01. The Special Transport Group (GTE) is the unit of the Brazilian Air Force responsible for transporting the President, Vice-President and other senior government officials.
Read more about Brazilian Air Force One: Main Aircraft (VC-1A), Secondary Aircraft (VC-2), Other Aircraft, Former Aircraft
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