While mum on how much was paid for the old Skyvan air frame it imported, the Guyana Defence Force yesterday said that it came “as part of a package” from a Belgian company and will be used for parts and not operational use.
“It must be noted that the airframe will not be put into operational service. However, it contains several structural parts which are in good condition and can be used, if required, to maintain operational aircraft,” the GDF yesterday said in a statement.
On Wednesday, Stabroek News reported that the rusted aircraft was being cleared at a city wharf but its purpose remained unclear.