Eagle One



In the past, we have talked about the presidential planes of the United states and that of Russia.

Today, we will be talking about the Nigerian presidential plane

The presidential plane and assigned carrier of Nigeria's President is a customized Boeing 737NG BBJ (Boeing Business Jet).

In this post, you’re likely not to see much about the capabilities of this plane when it comes to self protection, because such information is highly classified by the Nigerian Airforce. Again, we did not talk much on its ground and aerial protection; such information is not accessible to the public. You only know when an incident requiring such protection happens; then one can know for sure.





1. Just like the US Air Force One, Nigeria's presidential plane has “Eagle One” as its nickname.

2. The maintenance of Eagle One is among the responsibilities of Nigerian Air Force.

3. In addition to the presidential plane, there is a Gulfstream V-SP, a Gulfstream 550, two Falcon 7Xs, a Dornier Do 228 and three A139 helicopters which form the presidential air fleet. 8 aircraft in total will be at President Obi's disposal.

4. Two Falcon 900s , a GIV-SP, and G II, among the presidential air fleet were all sold. A Citation Bravo and Hawker 800 went back to the Nigerian Air Force.

5. Nigerian government placed an order for the building of this presidential plane in June 2003. However, its delivery to the Nigerian Air Force was on 14th July 2005.



6. The Eagle one is compliant with the new EU noise regulations and can land in all countries, unlike the one used by former president Olusegun Obasanjo. This made him fly British Airways to European Airspace back then.

7. Nigerian Air Force can’t send escorts to accompany the presidential aircraft outside Nigerian airspace; such action would be violating the sovereignty of other countries’ airspace.

8. Because it is a custom built executive aircraft, it has additional fuel tanks for extended intercontinental range.

9. According to budget, Seventy-three billion, three hundred million Naira (N73.3bn) was set aside for the presidential air fleet from 2011 to 2020. This include utilities, materials and supplies, maintenance services, training, financial charges such as insurance among others.

10. A look at the budgetary allocations for the presidential aircraft showed that it averaged N7 billion in the last 10 years. The highest that has been allocated for the fleet was N18 billion — under the administration of Goodluck Jonathan — while the least was N3.54 billion, also under Jonathan.

11. This presidential plane can usually seat 25 to 50 passengers within a luxurious configuration. This may include a master bedroom, a washroom with showers, a conference/dining area, and a living area.

12. Few months ago, it was reported that President Buhari’s daughter flew to Bauchi state in a presidential jet for a private function. This particular action drew criticism from many Nigerians. Many lamented on the cost implication of such trip. Even Femi Falana said such has never happened in Nigeria’s history.

Gibberish that was born out of drug abuse!

Keep wallowing in denial of the glaring reality facing you.

Nonsense!

Peter that can only be President on social media! Where will his presidential jet take-off? On Nairaland runway?

Balderdash and bunkum!

Fantasizing about impossibilities!

I was expecting more details. But am still satisfied by the title. Peter Obi presidential jet. This one alone is fulfilling.

Just a like button for Boss Obi

blazesam:
I was expecting more details. But am still satisfied by the title. Peter Obi presidential jet. This one alone is fulfilling.

Just a like button for Boss Obi

Online jet!

Jet he can only board on Nairaland page 😂😂😂😂

Nor be only Eagle One na VULTURE ONE




Plane when Buhari and Aisha don use MESSS scatter 😩

Likes for OBI

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Online jet!

Jet he can only board on Nairaland page 😂😂😂😂

lol

Buhari days is coming to an end, thank you lord