Poland purchases new VIP planes

Deputy Minister of National Defence Bartosz Kownacki has made a public tender announcement on the delivery of five passenger aircrafts for the most important officials in the country (VIP’s). The subject of the procurement is the acquisition of two types of aircraft, respectively, one "small" and three "medium-sized" (including one pre-owned aircraft for passenger use) along with associated logistics’ packages, training and technical documentation. "Less than two months ago, the Government of Prime Minister Beata Szydło made a decision to purchase aircraft for the most important officials in the country, which will be implemented on the basis of a special government program," the official said. The best offer and the contract signing for the "small" aircraft is expected to occur later this year, while the contract for the "medium-sized" aircraft is planned for Q1 2017. "We want to maintain and implement the flights by military personnel from the transport aviation base, which is located at Okęcie Airport in Warsaw. The comprehensive concept is being prepared, taking into account the associated pilot training programs for these tasks," the Deputy Minister of National Defence concluded.