The Ministry of Defence has announced that Ghana’s Presidential jet is currently undergoing final maintenance procedures in France before its return home.
The Ministry says the aircraft is undergoing a leak test of its fuel tanks, a third engine ground run, painting of the wing’s lower panel, and an acceptance flight test as part of the final checks.
The ongoing works follow the repair of fuel leakages detected in the right-hand wing tank and extensive restoration of corroded areas, issues which delayed the completion of the overall inspection.
Answering questions in Parliament, the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi assured that the jet will return to Ghana once all necessary tests are completed and the aircraft is certified safe for flight.
“Mr. Speaker, the Falcon 900 executive aircraft was ferried to Dassault Falcon Service in Le Bourget, France, on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, for the 24-monthly and 1,600-flying-hours periodic inspection. This inspection is a mandatory airworthiness requirement that ensures that all main maintenance and due-list tasks compiled for the inspection are completed,” he stated.
“After successfully repairing the section of the wing that experienced the leakages, other challenges were encountered while reinstalling the lower panel beneath the wing. Upon completion of the rectification, the aircraft will undergo a leak test of the fuel tanks, a third engine ground run, painting of the wing lower panel, and finally, an acceptance flight will be performed,” he said.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
