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Report: New Presidential Jet Bought From Saudi Arabia Refurbished For Service
Report: New Presidential Jet Bought From Saudi Arabia Refurbished For Service ....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Investigative reports have revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has acquired a refurbished Airbus A330 as the new presidential jet, sourced from Mid East Jet in Saudi Arabia. This aircraft recently served for the President’s trip to France, replacing the aging 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) that was purchased during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration…… CONTINUE READING
According to LEADERSHIP, the Airbus A330 was previously in service with Middle East Jet from November 27, 2009, to May 25, 2012. It was later transferred to Constellah Aviation before returning to Mid East Jet in September 2014 and was eventually sold to Nigeria. The federal government officially received the aircraft on Sunday, August 18, 2024. The plane, registered as 5N-FGA with HEX CODE 06430C, arrived from a factory in France.
An aviation security expert, speaking anonymously, raised concerns about the maintenance costs of the Airbus A330 due to its age. The expert suggested that a more modern and fuel-efficient aircraft might have been a better choice for the government, noting that a Boeing aircraft would be easier to maintain locally. They also emphasized the benefits of maintaining the aircraft in-house for better security and cost-efficiency.
In contrast, the presidency has stated that the new jet was purchased at a significantly lower price than market value, leading to considerable savings on maintenance and fuel, potentially amounting to millions of dollars annually. The replacement of the Boeing B737-700(BBJ) followed concerns raised by Nigeria’s parliament regarding the plane’s safety and cost efficiency, especially after a malfunction during a trip to Saudi Arabia. The Senate’s security and intelligence committee had recommended acquiring a new aircraft to minimize downtime and operational costs.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced on X that the new jet features advanced avionics, a customized interior, and state-of-the-art communication systems.
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