{"id":102224,"date":"2025-11-06T18:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T18:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=102224"},"modified":"2025-11-06T18:29:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T18:29:01","slug":"ghanas-presidential-jet-faces-fresh-setback-after-new-faults-identified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=102224","title":{"rendered":"Ghana\u2019s presidential jet faces fresh setback after new faults identified"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 54 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Ghana\u2019s presidential jet has suffered another setback after new technical faults were discovered during ongoing repair works in France.<\/p>\n<p>The Falcon 900EX aircraft, which has been undergoing maintenance for several months, was initially grounded due to a corroded fuel tank. <\/p>\n<p>Deputy Minister for Defence Brogya Genfi briefed Parliament on the latest developments, confirming that while the original issue has been fixed, other complications have prolonged the aircraft\u2019s return.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mr Genfi, \u201cThe reported corrosion spots detected within the aircraft\u2019s fuel tanks, which affected the aircraft\u2019s delivery date, have undergone extensive repairs. These corrosion issues in the fuel tanks have since been resolved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, he explained that further inspections revealed new problems that caused additional delays.<\/p>\n<p> \u201cIn the course of the inspection, fuel leakages were observed from the right-hand wing tank. Unfortunately, after successfully repairing the section of the wing that experienced the leakages, another challenge was encountered while reinstalling the lower panel beneath the wing,\u201d he told Parliament.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BROGYA-JET.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p>The Deputy Minister said the situation required specialised intervention from the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing the difficulties encountered, Dassault Aviation invited the Falcon Wing original equipment manufacturer to the Dassault Falcon Services hangar to enable the OEM to conduct an on-site assessment of the right-hand wing lower panel and provide independent technical recommendations aimed at expediting the repair and reinstallation process,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Genfi added that these repairs have now been completed. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe repair from the OEM has been successfully carried out, and the right-hand wing repair has also been completed. Upon the completion of this rectification, the aircraft has to undergo a leak test of the fuel tanks, a third engine ground run, painting of the wing lower panel, and finally, an acceptance flight will be performed,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BROGYA-RETURN.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p>He further clarified that the aircraft will only return to Ghana once all tests confirm its safety and airworthiness. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe challenge had to do with the wing of the aircraft, and that\u2019s why they had to engage the original equipment manufacturer to resolve it. The specific tests that will be run include the fuel tanks and a ground engine run. After that, the repaired wing will be painted. 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