The Meanings Behind British Airways’ Different Aircraft Registrations

Heathrow-based UK flag carrier British Airways operates a large and diverse fleet consisting of some 290 aircraft, according to data from ch-aviation. As is customary in the world of aviation, each of these bears a unique registration to differentiate it from its counterparts. They all start with the letter G, signifying that they are registered in the UK, but the remaining four letters carry various meanings.