GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFTS

The Wings of Government Power

Explore the powerful images that highlight the role these planes play in national security and global diplomacy.

A white Boeing 737 jet with blue and red stripes, marked Koninklijke Luchtvaart and tail registration letters PH-GOV, is taxiing on the taxiway of Zurich Airport on a foggy day.

Government of the Netherlands – Boeing 737 – PH-GOV – ZRH/LSZH

A white jet with République Française and the French flag colours on its tail is parked on an airport apron, with other aeroplanes and a cloudy sky in the background.

French Air Force – Dassault Falcon 7X – F-RAFB – 86

A large white aeroplane with red and gold stripes, displaying Arab Republic of Egypt and emblems, is taxiing on an airport apron near glass terminal buildings and a red crane.

Arab Republic of Egypt – Airbus A340 – SU-GGG – ZRH/LSZH

A grey Czech Republic government Airbus A319 jet, tail number 3085, is parked on an airport apron. The plane features red and blue details and a white lion emblem on the tail. Buildings and grass are visible in the background.

Czech Air Force – Airbus A319 – 3085 – ZRH/LSZH

A Royal Canadian Air Force aeroplane with a blue, white, and red livery is parked on an airport apron under a clear blue sky. Smaller jets and a tall light pole are visible in the background.

RCAF – Government of Canada – Airbus CC-330 Husky – 330002 – ZRH/LSZH

A white and red Boeing 737 belonging to the Polish government with 'Rzeczpospolita Polska' text markings takes off on runway 10/28 at Zurich Airport on a cloudy day, with trees and fog in the background and yellow taxiway signs visible.

Polish Government – Boeing 737 – 0111 – ZRH/LSZH

A large military cargo aeroplane is parked on an airport apron at night, brightly lit, with its nose facing forward. Steps lead to the open side door, and vehicles and other aeroplanes are visible in the background.

United States Air Force – Boeing C-17A Globemaster III – 021111 – ZRH/LSZH

A white aeroplane with “Reino de España” on its side is taxiing on an airport apron at night, illuminated by bright lights. Steam is visible in the background and buildings can be seen behind the plane.

Spanish Air Force – Airbus A310 – T.22-1 – ZRH/LSZH

A Qatar Government aeroplane is parked on the tarmac under a blue sky, with other aircraft and an airport light pole visible in the background.

Qatar Government – Airbus A330-203 – A7-HJJ – ZRH/LSZH

A large passenger aeroplane with “QAZAQSTAN” written on the side is taxiing on the taxiway at night, illuminated by airport lights. The aircraft’s tail features a blue and yellow emblem.

Government of Kazakhstan – Airbus A330-200 – UP-A3001 – ZRH/LSZH

A blue and white aeroplane with Republica Argentina written on the side and the Argentine sun emblem on the tail taxiing on an airport tarmac, with other aeroplanes and a hazy cityscape in the background.

Republica Argentina – Boeing 757 – ARG-01 – ZRH/LSZH

Garuda Indonesia – Boeing 777 – PK-GIF – ZRH/LSZH

A white United Arab Emirates government jet with UAE flag on the tail is taking off on runway 10/28 at Zurich Airport, with misty trees and a grey sky in the background.

United Arab Emirates – Dubai Air Wing – Boeing 737-8EC BBJ2 – A6-MRM – ZRH/LSZH

A white Pakistan Air Force Airbus A319 aircraft with national markings is taxiing on the apron at Zurich Airport, with clear blue sky and buildings in the background.

Pakistan Air Force – Airbus A319 – A-1102 – ZRH/LSZH

A white business jet with red stripes is parked on an airport apron, surrounded by orange traffic cones. Buildings and airport structures are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Royal Moroccan Air Force – Gulfstream G550 – CN-MMR