Mexico's new leader to sell $368m presidential jet and fly commercial instead to help his country's poorer communities
The luxurious plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with shower, beds, and granite bathroom countertops was reportedly purchased for $368 million in November 2012
Mexico's new President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, is set to sell the country's presidential jet as part of his austerity push, according to reports. The plane has been sent to San Bernardino, California to be reconditioned. Obrador has made it his campaign promise to sell the stately aircraft and has declared that he will fly coach in commercial planes instead.
The luxurious plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with shower, beds, and granite bathroom countertops was reportedly purchased for $368 million in November 2012, right before former Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto for a six-year term. His term ended on Saturday.