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The '''''Konrad Adenauer''''' is a German aircraft used by the head-of-government for official travel and diplomatic business. It was named after German statesman [[Konrad Adenauer]]. |
The '''''Konrad Adenauer''''' is a German aircraft used by the head-of-government for official travel and diplomatic business. It was named after German statesman [[Konrad Adenauer]]. |
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Like all German governmental aircraft, the ''Konrad Adenauer'' was maintained by the [[Luftwaffe]]/ 1.Luftwaffendivision at Köln/Bonn. |
Like all German governmental aircraft, the ''Konrad Adenauer'' was maintained by the [[Luftwaffe]]/ 1.Luftwaffendivision at Köln/Bonn. |
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== Konrad Adenauer (10+21) 1990-2011 == |
== Konrad Adenauer (10+21) 1990-2011 == |
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It was an [[Airbus A310|Airbus A310-304]], just like the other similar-purposed German aircraft ''Kurt Schumacher'', ''Hermann Köhl'' and ''Theodor Heuss''. The Konrad Adenauer had a white livery with the national colours of Germany (Black-Red-Gold) around it and the words "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" (Federal Republic of Germany). In April 2011 it was replaced by an [[Airbus A340|Airbus A340- |
It was an [[Airbus A310|Airbus A310-304]], just like the other similar-purposed German aircraft ''Kurt Schumacher'', ''Hermann Köhl'' and ''Theodor Heuss''. The Konrad Adenauer had a white livery with the national colours of Germany (Black-Red-Gold) around it and the words "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" (Federal Republic of Germany). In April 2011 it was replaced by an [[Airbus A340|Airbus A340-313 VIP]] which also carries the name ''Konrad Adenauer''. |
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In February 2011, the ''Konrad Adenauer'' was used to safely evacuate citizens of 15 nations from Libya.<ref>[http://www.entdecke-deutschland.diplo.de/Vertretung/entdeckedeutschland/de/__pr/2010__taegliche__Nachrichten/Februar__2011/110225-2.html ''Entdecke Deutschland'' «Evakuierung aus Libyen läuft auf Hochtouren»]</ref> |
In February 2011, the ''Konrad Adenauer'' was used to safely evacuate citizens of 15 nations from Libya.<ref>[http://www.entdecke-deutschland.diplo.de/Vertretung/entdeckedeutschland/de/__pr/2010__taegliche__Nachrichten/Februar__2011/110225-2.html ''Entdecke Deutschland'' «Evakuierung aus Libyen läuft auf Hochtouren»]</ref> |
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== New Konrad Adenauer (16+01) |
== New Konrad Adenauer (16+01) 2011-present == |
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[[File:Airbus A340 of the German government 16+01.jpg|thumb|right|The new ''Konrad Adenauer'' since April 2011.]] |
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The new aircraft is an [[Airbus A340|Airbus A340-313 VIP]]. It is able to fly non-stop 13.500km and is constructed to have 143 passengers on board. It has an VIP design with sleeping rooms and several safety technology. |
The new aircraft is an [[Airbus A340|Airbus A340-313 VIP]]. It is able to fly non-stop 13.500km and is constructed to have 143 passengers on board. It has an VIP design with sleeping rooms and several safety technology. |
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Revision as of 19:49, 21 September 2011
The Konrad Adenauer is a German aircraft used by the head-of-government for official travel and diplomatic business. It was named after German statesman Konrad Adenauer. Like all German governmental aircraft, the Konrad Adenauer was maintained by the Luftwaffe/ 1.Luftwaffendivision at Köln/Bonn.
Konrad Adenauer (10+21) 1990-2011
It was an Airbus A310-304, just like the other similar-purposed German aircraft Kurt Schumacher, Hermann Köhl and Theodor Heuss. The Konrad Adenauer had a white livery with the national colours of Germany (Black-Red-Gold) around it and the words "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" (Federal Republic of Germany). In April 2011 it was replaced by an Airbus A340-313 VIP which also carries the name Konrad Adenauer.
In February 2011, the Konrad Adenauer was used to safely evacuate citizens of 15 nations from Libya.[1]
New Konrad Adenauer (16+01) 2011-present
The new aircraft is an Airbus A340-313 VIP. It is able to fly non-stop 13.500km and is constructed to have 143 passengers on board. It has an VIP design with sleeping rooms and several safety technology.
References
- Nuclear Dispute with Iran: Merkel Pushes Russian Diplomatic Role, by Ralf Beste, Ralf Neukirch and Gabor Steingart, from Der Spiegel, January 23, 2006 (broken link)
See also
- Air transports of heads of state and government
- Air Force One, the analogous plane used by the President of the United States.
- http://www.stern.de/politik/deutschland/neue-kanzlermaschine-konrad-adenauer-ist-startklar-1669331.html