Royal Air Force
IATA: N/A ICAO: SHF Callsign: VORTEX Country: United Kingdom Utilization: 85% Active Modernity: Grade B (45.5% Next-Gen)
Royal Air Force Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 11 Royal Air Force airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- Royal Air Force is a historic carrier with no active commercial flights observed in the current window.
Active Airframes 11 Observed in last 30 days (85% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 11 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 45.5% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Royal Air Force's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 0 |
| 5-9 yrs | 11 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Royal Air Force aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRTT029 | Airbus A330-200 | 344448 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ330 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c6f3 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ331 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c6f4 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ332 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c6f5 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ333 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c6f6 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ334 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c6f7 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ335 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c6f8 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ336 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c6f9 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ338 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c6fb | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| ZZ343 | Airbus A330-200 | 43c700 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| 2-PGSI | Boeing 737-500 | 43ebcb | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Observed Weekly Flights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No specific route pairs recorded in the current window. | |||
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Royal Air Force.
Latest News Mentions
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See Also
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