Inkwazi is a

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(BBJ / Boeing 737) aircraft used as the air transportation for the

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and operated by 21 Squadron

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. It has seating for six ministers and ten significant others. It cost R300m to acquire and another R108m to fit and decorate the interior which can seat up to 15 passengers. The jet's name means "fish eagle" in Zulu.

Replacement Tender

In November 2015, Armscor, tendered for the replacement of the

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aircraft. The cost of the new aircraft could range from R2-billion to R4-billion. Some of the specific set of criteria include, a range of 13,800 km, seating for 30 passengers, a conference room for 8, and a private bedroom and bathroom suite. The potential replacements include: * The

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In October 2016 Armscor announced, "none of the bids achieved a full score satisfactorily in the overall evaluation, thus prompting the cancellation of the tender." The company said it was reviewing the tender process and will continue to search for a replacement.

Current arrangement

The current aircraft is still used for regional trips. However when the ageing aircraft has been grounded for repairs, other private aircraft have been chartered. When an intercontinental aircraft with a range of 13,300 km is needed, an aircraft has been leased fro
Fortune Air
for almost R2m a month. The aircraft was back into service as of 2018.

Replacement Tender

Current arrangement

References

See also