Following parliament approval of Sixty Million, Six Hundred and Eighty Thousand United States Dollars (US$60,680,000.00) contract for the purchase of a Falcon 6X aircraft for the air force, videos have surfaced of the aircraft.
It will be recalled, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s during the 2026 Budget presentation in November revealed that the government plans to acquire four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft starting in 2026.
Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Mr Forson stated, “The Ghana Air Force will be retooled. Beginning in 2026, the Government of Ghana will initiate procurement processes for the acquisition of four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft. These are expected to be delivered within four years, provided the procurement is finalised in 2026”.
Official information from dassault-aviation.com stated, “The Falcon 6X is hailed as one of the most advanced jets in the world and sets a new standard for widebody comfort. It boasts the tallest and widest cabin in business aviation, measuring six feet, six inches in height and eight feet, six inches in width, making it the first ultra-widebody purpose-built business jet in the industry.
With an intercontinental range of 5,500 nautical miles, the Falcon 6X can fly nonstop from London to Hong Kong. Its advanced digital flight control system, first introduced on the Falcon 7X and refined on the Falcon 8X, ensures superior handling and flight safety.
Safety and situational awareness are further enhanced with Dassault’s FalconEye® combined vision system, which aids pilots during approaches in darkness or poor weather. The aircraft also features the FalconScan advanced diagnostics system, monitoring 100,000 maintenance parameters to ensure optimal performance.
Powered by new-generation Pratt & Whitney PW812D engines, the Falcon 6X offers excellent fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions while maintaining top-tier performance. It is also capable of operating on steep approaches to short runways, which is an essential feature for diverse mission requirements.
The Dassault Falcon 6X aircraft is valued at approximately US$60 to US$65 million”.
Meanwhile, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the NDC government to render an unqualified apology to former President Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana.
According to Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the NDC has a longstanding opposition to critical investments in the Ghana Armed Forces.
In a statement issued on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Assin South MP stated, “Today, we NPP MPs in opposition — the Mighty Minority take the moral high ground to support the acquisition of aircraft for the Ghana Air Force,” he said.
“We will not politicise nor oppose what is right for the state and the Air Force.”
“We urge the NDC government to apologise to Ghanaians and President Akufo-Addo for opposing investment into the Air Force,” he added.
Watch the video below:
$60 million Falcon 6x, the next generation of private luxury aircraft. pic.twitter.com/AXrjEacZSG
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