Government aeroplane

The government aeroplane can be used by members of the government and members of the Royal House.

The aircraft's registration code is PH-KBX.

PH is the international aviation code for the Netherlands, while KBX stands for Queen (Koningin) Beatrix.  

The government plane is a Fokker Executive Jet 70 which can accommodate 24 passengers. In 1996 this aeroplane replaced the Fokker F28, which had served as the government plane since 1972. The older plane had been registered under the code PH-PBX.

Use of the government aeroplane is coordinated by the Inspectorate for Transport, Public Works and Water Management's aviation coordinator. KLM Cityhopper (KLC) is responsible for operating the flights.

In order to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions, KLC has been instructed by the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management to invest in a CO2 reduction project that offsets each hour KBX is airborne. This applies to flights made by members of the government and members of the Royal House. A contract to this effect was concluded on 17 September 2009, and emission-offsetting measures will be backdated to 1 January 2007.