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Peru: by auction the presidential aircraft, "Frivolity symbol"

Lima, Peru - Each flight hour costs about USD 6000

Between charity and an austerity policy. The Peruvian government has decided to auction the presidential aircraft, and Alain Garcia announced the proceeds will go to National Children Health Institute. The Boeing 737/500 was purchased in 1996 at a cost of 25 million US dollars and has flown 3.873 hours. Garcia, describing the aircraft as a “Frivolity symbol”, affirmed this decision inserts in...

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Rome, Italy, 02/19/2007 14:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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