Argentine Air Force bought aircraft at nearly double market price
An investigation by Clarín reveals the Argentine Air Force purchased an aircraft for $4.085 million, almost twice the price quoted for a similar plane to a private client. The transaction shows irregularities.
<p> <img alt="Regional One Inc. won the bid with an ERJ-140LR for $4.085M and 33,516 flight hours, despite cannibalized parts, corrosion, leaks, and four fewer seats than the only other bidder's aircraft." height="80" src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/110153/100x80/arg.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0 12px 6px 0; border: 1px solid #333;" width="100" /> The Argentine Air Force (FAA) acquired in 2025 an Embraer ERJ-140LR aircraft for USD 4.085 million, ...