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Mexican government sells its presidential Boeing 787 aircraft
Mexico City - The Mexican government will soon sell a Boeing 787 aircraft assigned to the president. A well-known businessman has already expressed interest in taking over the Dreamliner, according to Mexican media. (airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
They mention in the article the President will travel on "commercial flights". That is a hoot! I wonder if they will at least let him board with Zone 1.
So this rich friend wants to buy a 225 million dollar airplane with 100 million in improvements for 100 million?
Looks like the Mexican people are being ripped off again by their government.
Looks like the Mexican people are being ripped off again by their government.
Didn't know Carlos Slim needed another big jet
Reported buyer is Gustavo Jimenez Pons. He owns or has financial interests in telcoms, tv networks, aviation services in Mexico and internationally. He has also been a political candidate.
An is also close friends with Prez, so they will split the profit. Business as usual.
I will refrain from any political comment, but that looks like a bad deal to say the least. And no mention in the article to what they will switch to?
Most certainly... But some business man got one good deal!
It mentioned that the new Prez will travel by commercial carriers.