New €8.4m jet to replace Beech King
The Government has announced they will spend €8.4m on a new Bombardier Learjet, which is expected to be ready in December.
It will replace the 23-year-old Beech King Aircraft presently in use.
Around 50% of the new Government jet will be made in Belfast.
Speaking on behalf of the Government, Defence Minister Michael Smith says the new jet will be an essential element in assisting the Government in the increased demand for official transport during our Presidency of the EU next year.
