Mexico’s presidential airplane is seen at the  Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City in December 2018. Photo: AFP
Mexico’s presidential airplane is seen at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City in December 2018. Photo: AFP
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Mexico finally finds buyer for luxury presidential plane once called an ‘insult to the people’

  • The government of Tajikistan has agreed to buy the Boeing 787 Dreamliner – which comes with an executive bedroom and private bath – for US$92 million
  • The proceeds will be used to build two hospitals in impoverished regions of southern Mexico

Mexico’s presidential airplane is seen at the  Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City in December 2018. Photo: AFP
Mexico’s presidential airplane is seen at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City in December 2018. Photo: AFP
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