Ghana’s presidential jet has finally returned to the country after undergoing eight months of extensive maintenance and repairs in France. The update was confirmed by Bright Simons, Vice-President of IMANI Africa.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Simons stated that the aircraft was handed back to the Ghana Air Force on Monday, November 10, exactly eight months after it was sent to the Dassault Falcon Service MRO facility at Paris Le Bourget.
According to him, the jet underwent a mandatory 24-month and 1,600-hour technical inspection during its stay in France. The routine check revealed major defects that required significant repair work.
“During this extensive inspection, severe defects affecting the fuel tank and a turbofan were discovered, triggering prolonged repairs that could only be carried out with manufacturer support at the specific Dassault facility,” he explained.
Mr. Simons further noted that all required technical procedures have now been completed. These included leak tests, engine ground runs, and acceptance flights. He attributed the prolonged repair timeline partly to difficulties in sourcing certain OEM-certified spare parts.
Before the jet’s final return to Accra, an additional positioning flight was conducted from Marseille to resolve minor logistical issues.
The successful completion of repairs and the jet’s return put an end to months of public speculation about the status of Ghana’s presidential aircraft.
Source: theghanareport
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