The media was briefed at the Waterkloof Air Force base on reports that an acquisition process had started after weekend reports that plans were in place to buy President Jacob Zuma a new jet.
The president's office yesterday said the public must be briefed on this matter as much as possible.
It’s estimated that a new aircraft could cost as much as R4 billion.
Air Force Chief Lieutenant-General Fabian Msimang says the air force is required to be mission ready to provide VVIP transport.
But he says over the past few years this capability has been constrained.
Air Force Chief Lieutenant-General Fabian Msimang says the air force is required to be mission ready to provide VVIP transport.
But he says over the past few years this capability has been constrained.
