The Federal Government is set to sell three jets in the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF).

It was learnt that the proposed sale of the presidential jet is part of the cost-saving measures being adopted by the Tinubu administration.

In the fleet, there are currently 10 aircraft consisting of six jets and four helicopters. However, if the proposed action is implemented, the fleet will be reduced to seven aircraft if the planned action is successful.

The planes in the Presidential Fleet are Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) 737, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G500, two Falcon 7X, HS 4000, two Agusta 139, and two Agusta 101.

The BBJ 737 is the Nigerian Air Force One, which is used exclusively by the President and is designed to serve as an office and a residential quarter on air to enable the president to function effectively during his trip.

This is part of the Tinubu Administration’s efforts to save costs.

“The President is uncomfortable with the rising cost of maintaining the planes.

“Three planes have been pencilled down for disposal.

“The main reason is cutting down high maintenance costs.

“I think officers in PAF were particularly concerned about the frequency of maintenance and how much it costs the nation.

“The President decided to let off the aircraft that constitute the most burdensome.” A source told The Nation newspaper.