Ghana’s presidential aircraft has returned to Accra after spending eight months in France for extensive maintenance and repairs, Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has disclosed.

In a social media update, Mr Simons confirmed that the jet was officially handed over to the Ghana Air Force on Monday, November 10, after completing a mandatory 24-month and 1,600-hour technical inspection at the Dassault Falcon Service Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Paris Le Bourget.

According to Mr Simons, the comprehensive inspection uncovered significant technical defects, including problems with the fuel tank and one of the turbofan engines.

These issues required prolonged repair work with direct support from the aircraft manufacturer.

The process was further delayed by difficulties in securing OEM-certified spare parts, he noted.

Before being cleared for release, the aircraft underwent a series of final tests, including leak assessments, engine ground runs, and acceptance flights.

A positioning flight from Marseille was also completed as part of the final logistical procedures ahead of its delivery to Ghana.

The jet’s return brings an end to its eight-month absence and is expected to restore and enhance the country’s presidential air transport capability.