EDMONTON – The government of Alberta’s fleet of aircraft could be yours for $11 million.
The province is selling its fleet of four planes, including two 2006 Beechcraft King Air B200, a 1997 Beechcraft King Air 350 and a 1985 DeHavilland Dash 8-103.
Each aircraft is listed between $1.5 and $5.5 million. They could be listed until Feb. 24, with interested buyers asked to contact Service Alberta Surplus Sales.
The fleet became a lightning rod for controversy for former premier Alison Redford and the PC party.
Redford’s staff booked seats for “false passengers” on government aircraft in order to limit flight access to the former premier, a report from Alberta’s auditor general revealed.
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The report was leaked to CBC and Global News confirmed the practice took place on government flights.
Auditor General Merwan Saher agreed to look into the use of government aircraft in March, after being asked by Redford herself.
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In September, one day after being sworn in as premier, Jim Prentice announced the government planes would be sold. Prentice said he and his cabinet decided that, although accessing Alberta’s rural remote communities is important, owning planes is not necessary. He said his cabinet voted unanimously to sell the four planes.
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