The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Ghana’s Presidential jet is currently in the final stages of maintenance in France and will soon return to the country once all tests are completed.

According to the ministry, the final phase of work involves a leak test on the aircraft’s fuel tanks, a third engine ground run, painting of the lower wing panel, and an acceptance flight test.

These procedures follow the repair of fuel leakages detected in the right-hand wing tank and the restoration of corroded sections—issues that had previously delayed the aircraft’s return.

Addressing Parliament, Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, said the Falcon 900 executive jet was ferried to Falcon Services in France on March 11, 2025, for a routine periodic inspection.

“Corrosion spots were reported within the aircraft, which affected the delivery date, but extensive repairs have been completed,” he explained. “After successfully fixing the fuel leakages and addressing additional technical challenges, the aircraft will now undergo a final leak test and an acceptance flight before being brought back to Ghana.”

The Deputy Minister assured Parliament that the jet will return to the country once it has been fully certified as airworthy.