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Thanks. The type of aircraft used by Blair, and by the Queen, for that matter, has always been a mystery to me.

Wikipedia indicates this, however:

International and intercontinental travel had traditionally been made using a Vickers VC-10 airliner from the squadron; however as those aircraft have grown older and obsolete, with many now out of service, the Prime Minister has increasingly turned to chartering aircraft from British Airways (most commonly a Boeing 777 is chartered).

It also says that Blair proposed a dedicated Airbus for his and the Queen's use; however, the money will not be appropriated until at least 2008.

So, it appears Blair does use chartered BA jumbos.