Ghana’s presidential jet has rejoined the Ghana Air Force fleet after undergoing an extensive safety overhaul in France, ending months of public uncertainty over its whereabouts and condition.
Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, who has closely tracked the aircraft’s absence, confirmed in a detailed update on X that the jet was handed back to Ghana on Monday, 10 November 2025.
According to Simons, the Dassault Falcon aircraft underwent a mandatory 24-month and 1,600-hour technical inspection at the Dassault Falcon Service Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) centre in Paris-Le Bourget—an inspection that revealed unexpected problems.
Technicians reportedly discovered severe structural and mechanical defects, including issues within the fuel tank system and one of the turbofan engines. These faults, Simons indicated, required specialised attention from the original manufacturer and could only be addressed at Dassault’s certified facility.
Simons noted that the unusually long repair period stemmed from challenges in sourcing OEM-certified spare parts, a global issue affecting aviation supply chains in recent years.
“All the complex repairs, leak tests, engine ground runs and acceptance flights have now been completed,” he confirmed, adding that Dassault has given the aircraft full clearance.
Before its final return to Accra, the jet undertook a brief positioning flight between Paris and Marseille to complete additional logistical steps linked to the maintenance process.
The aircraft’s prolonged absence sparked significant public speculation—especially as government officials remained largely silent about its status. With its return, attention may now shift to broader questions about fleet management, maintenance planning, and transparency in the operation of state aircraft.
