Ghana’s Presidential Jet makes its way back to the country following extensive repairs in France.

Ghana’s presidential aircraft has finally been returned to the country following an eight-month maintenance period in France, according to Bright Simons, Vice-President of IMANI Africa.

In an update shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Simons revealed that “the presidential jet was safely handed back to the Ghana Air Force on Monday, 10th November—exactly eight months after it was dispatched to the Dassault Falcon Service MRO facility at Paris Le Bourget (PLB).”

He clarified that the jet underwent a mandatory maintenance regimen while in France, noting: “During its stay at PLB, it was subjected to a REQUIRED 24-month and 1,600-hour technical inspection.”

While the evaluation was ongoing, engineers identified major faults that demanded comprehensive repair work.

Mr. Simons disclosed that “the thorough assessment revealed critical malfunctions involving the fuel tank and one of the turbofans, necessitating extended repairs that could only be carried out with direct manufacturer support at the designated Dassault facility.”

He further noted that every necessary technical process has now been finalized.

“All major repair works and concluding assessments—including leak diagnostics, engine ground trials, and certification flights—have been fully executed. The prolonged repair timeline stemmed from challenges in procuring specific OEM-approved replacement components. Nevertheless, the aircraft has now received full authorization from DFS,” he stated.

Mr. Simons also indicated that an extra flight was carried out to complete the final logistical arrangements.
“Prior to its handover in Accra, a repositioning flight was undertaken from Marseille to address a few remaining logistical matters,” he explained.

The jet’s safe arrival in Ghana finally closes months of public debate and uncertainty regarding the condition and whereabouts of the presidential aircraft.

Source: Abigail Arthur