GHANA’S PRESIDENTIAL JET RETURNS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF REPAIRS IN FRANCE
The aircraft underwent a mandatory technical inspection in Paris, where serious defects were discovered in its fuel tank and an engine, leading to a lengthy delay for complex repairs.
Ghana’s presidential jet has finally returned to the country after an eight-month period of extensive repairs and maintenance at a specialized facility in France.
This was revealed by Bright Simons, Vice-President of IMANI Africa, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to him, the aircraft was officially handed back to the Ghana Air Force on Monday, November 10, after undergoing work at the Dassault Falcon Service facility in Paris Le Bourget.
Mr. Simons detailed that the jet was in France for a compulsory 24-month/1,600-hour technical inspection. The process uncovered significant issues, including serious defects in the fuel tank and one of its turbofan engines, which necessitated extensive repairs supported by the manufacturer.
The lengthy eight-month duration was primarily attributed to challenges in sourcing the original spare parts required for the fixes. Simons confirmed that all complex procedures, including leak tests, engine ground runs, and acceptance flights, were successfully completed.
The jet’s return concludes a long period of reliance on chartered flights for presidential travel, marking the restoration of a key national asset.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
