FG Lists Two Presidential Jet for Sale in Switzerland
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Old presidential jet put on sale after Tinubu’s acquisition of N150bn aircraft – Daily Trust
The Federal Government has finalised the process of selling Nigeria’s 20-year-old presidential aircraft, a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). This follows the acquisition of Airbus A330 for the use of President Bola Tinubu. The A330 was acquired last year for $100m (over N150bn) amidst criticism over the high cost of the new Jet. The Boeing 737-700 BBJ, which has been put on sale in Switzerland, was originally acquired during the Olusegun Obasanjo admin…
Aviation Experts Blame Safety, Cost, Poor Maintenance For Sales Of Presidential Jet
Aviation experts have expressed divergent views over the federal government’s decision to put on sale its two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) purchased by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo. LEADERSHIP reports that the decision to sell the aircraft followed the acquisition of Airbus A330 for the use of President Bola Tinubu. The A330 was acquired last year for $100m (over N150bn). The old presidential aircraft is said…
FG lists two presidential jet for sale in Switzerland - Newsy People
The Federal Government has placed about two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) with the listing hosted by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland, on sale. Vanguard reports that sources within the Presidency say with over 19 years in service, the BBJ has become increasingly expensive to maintain and subject to safety scrutiny, particularly after a mechanical incident during an official trip to Saudi Arabia in April 2024. The aircraft,…
Presidential Jet Listed For Sale In Switzerland
The Genius Media JUST IN: Obasanjo-Era Presidential Jet Listed For Sale In Switzerland JUST IN: Obasanjo-Era Presidential Jet Listed For Sale In Switzerland President Bola Tinubu-led administration has put up its two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet for sale, with the listing hosted by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. The Genius Media Nigeria gathered that the aircraft, acquired for $43m in 2005 during former President Olusegun Obas…
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