Bright Simons confirms presidential jet’s return after eight months of repairs
Ghana’s presidential jet is back in the country after spending eight months in France for major technical work, an update first shared by policy analyst Bright Simons on X.
Simons explained that the aircraft underwent a mandatory 24-month and 1,600-hour inspection at the Dassault Falcon Service facility in Paris Le Bourget. During the checks, severe defects were discovered in the fuel tank and one of the turbofan engines, requiring manufacturer-level repairs that prolonged the jet’s stay in France.
He also indicated that delays in securing OEM-certified spare parts contributed to the extended repair timeline.
All required work has now been completed, including leak tests, engine ground runs and final acceptance flights. Before returning to Accra, the aircraft completed a positioning flight from Marseille to finalize remaining logistics.
The jet has since been cleared for full operation by French aviation authorities and has rejoined the Ghana Air Force fleet.
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