Air India B747-400 (aog?) @ Lhr

[BRISTOLRE]

Anyone know why the AI B744 is parked in LHR currently on the southside cargo ramp cul-de-sac?
Unusual to see this here and for such a long time

[southern duel]

VIP flight to JFK . Landed yesterday and has just got airborne at 15:55z

Probably see it on the way back as well


:ok:

[hasell]

If its the VIP flight, then its the one carrying the Indian PM on this tour; UK (1 day) and then NY for the remainder of the week. I read some stuff in the indian press about it.

Apparently it has the callsign Air India 1, ( akin to Air Force 1). Can any ATC guys/gals confirm this??

Thanks.

Has.

[Gonzo]

Hasell,

Yep that's correct.

[Airbubba]

Looks like he is crossing at FL 370, should land about 23Z.

[captbala]

:hmm: so there are real sharp eyes out there. Yup. we fly the 747-400s on the AirIndia-1 role now. I had done a few trips myself earlier not this one though.