RAAF 737s

[Mark M]

Hi all,
Just moved backed to Aussie and have heard the RAAF B737's in and out of Sydney using different callsigns (Enoy, Regent and Wisdom today). I know they have assigned to SQN34 in Canberra but how are the callsigns asigned (im assuming the pilots have their own number as the flight number?).
Are both 737's in Australia at the moment as I heard ScoMo arrive back on the A330 earlier as Aussie 346.
Cheers
Mark

[MarkR]

Hi Mark

RAAF VIP squadron callsigns change depending on task and passengers, specifically:
Envoy is used for a VIP such as PM etc
Regent is used when it’s a royal family member or rep
Wisdom is the squadron callsign for air work etc

[Radi K]

Hi Mark

RAAF VIP squadron callsigns change depending on task and passengers, specifically:
Envoy is used for a VIP such as PM etc
Regent is used when it’s a royal family member or rep
Wisdom is the squadron callsign for air work etc

All of that information is woefully incorrect, sorry.

[MarkR]

All of that information is woefully incorrect, sorry.

Apologies then but that was the case when I was in YSSY TCU, must of changed. I should add Consort is a 34SQN call as well in addition to Envoy Regent and Wisdom, current MATS refers

[Max C]

All of that information is woefully incorrect, sorry.

Maybe you could provide the correct info then?

[Martin Buzzell]

All of that information is woefully incorrect, sorry.

..and the correct info is?

[Gary Smith8]

All of that information is woefully incorrect, sorry.

Radi K - we are still waiting!

[Joseph Saragozza.]

I know it’s a long shot and the chance are very slim.
Is there any cabin photos of the RAAF 737BBJ, KC30 vip, Falcon 7x and the now retired Challenger 604.
Surely they are not as nice as some other government and royal aircraft that have cabin photos online.

[Radi K]

Apologies but task & callsign breakdown information is not in the public domain for a reason. I'm sure you can understand why.

The callsigns allocated to 34SQN can be found in the Airservices Manual of Air Traffic Services (https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/mats/docs/nos-saf-2000.pdf), on page 6.2.2.1 however.

[MarkR]

I know it’s a long shot and the chance are very slim.
Is there any cabin photos of the RAAF 737BBJ, KC30 vip, Falcon 7x and the now retired Challenger 604.
Surely they are not as nice as some other government and royal aircraft that have cabin photos online.

You can buy your own 604 for $4m
https://www.planesales.com.au/details/Listing/Business-Jets/5749/2002-Bombardier-Challenger-CL-604-Aircraft

Had a lol moment about the one owner comment, one owner many chiefs

[Joseph Saragozza.]

We have now been made aware of the two new 737MAX 8 BBJ that will replace the current BBJ’s
4 year old N516BJ/64061
.6 month old N786BJ/67959
Both are currently in France since July.
https://www.planespotters.net/airforce/Royal-Australian-Air-Force

[Greg Hyde]

https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/air/raaf-s-737max-to-be-delivered-next-year

[Lauren J]

Does anyone know the future registrations of the two new Boeing 737MAXs for the RAAF? I'm looking forward to seeing them in Australia.

[MarkR]

Presumably A36-003 & 4

[Radi K]

516BJ joined 786 in France this week, after a quick diversion to ZRH. https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N516BJ

[Joseph Saragozza.]

Both N786BJ and N787BJ have been spotted painted in new livery

N786BJ
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ragnarok31/53211670872/

N787BJ
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chaika12/53276304509/

[Greg Hyde]

Boeing 737 -8 BBJ 67959 8532 A62-001 Royal Australian Air Force at BSL 29feb24 prior delivery ex N786BJ

[Greg Hyde]

A62-001 has had a 02:21 test flight at Basel after the cabin fit out.

[Greg Hyde]

A62-001 had another test flight in Basel yesterday.

[AdamC]

Someone got the footage of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQf97aFPHq4

[lloyd fox]

It looks so much nicer in my opinion than the current BBJ's.
Lovely.:)

[Greg Hyde]

A62-001 is currently in the US.

https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/1509664_1718450906.jpg

Looks good.

There was a controversy a couple a months back when the government bought the two aircraft outright because it was cheaper then the full lease cost.

https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/albo/103898842

[Greg Hyde]

A62-001 arrived in Canberra yesterday after a delivery flight from Dallas via HNL.

[lloyd fox]

It visited BNE today as EVY 54.:)

[Greg Hyde]

A62-002 is currently from Europe to US prior delivery to RAAF.

[Lauren J]

A62-002 had a test flight yesterday BFI-BFI.

[Greg Hyde]

A62-002 had a test flight yesterday BFI-BFI.

Reportedly, handover/delivery flight.

We will wait and see when it heads down-under.

[Greg Hyde]

A62-002 is making its delivery flight from BFI to CBR, via HNL, as ASY379

[Greg Hyde]

A62-002 arrived in Canberra last Friday 02/08/24, direct from HNL.

We will wait for the two older birds to be returned to the lease-holder,

[C Patters]

Any interior photos of either aircraft?

[Brenden S]

Not at all, there are no photos of the original BBJ's either.

[MarkR]

Both machines were new builds sans cabins, the earlier 4 ur old N516BJ/64061 mention is now headed to Adani!

[Zac M]

Both A36-001 and A36-002 have arrived at ASP for parting out

[Greg Hyde]

Both A36-001 and A36-002 have arrived at ASP for parting out

Last flight details, please

[Zac M]

No idea sorry Greg, I’ve just seen an Instagram story of them both sitting out there, one with RAAF titles painted over and the other looking like it had just arrived

[Tristan S]

Last flight details, please

Envoy 46 and 56

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/A36002

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/A36001

[Greg Hyde]

Envoy 46 and 56

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/A36002

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/A36001

thanks, Tristan