Dogged Jet Lands in New Govt's Hands

Ljubljana, 10 December - A US$ 28m jet that the government bought in 2003 and is believed to have helped usher in a change of government in 2004 is becoming a political issue yet again. A five-year lease that put it out of the public eye has expired and the jet, a Dessault Falcon 2000 EX, is expected to land in Ljubljana to the dismay of the new government.

Ljubljana Primer Minister Borut Pahor addresses the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Primer Minister Borut Pahor addresses the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic talking to reporters after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic talking to reporters after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Primer Minister Borut Pahor addresses the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Primer Minister Borut Pahor addresses the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Primer Minister Borut Pahor addresses the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Primer Minister Borut Pahor addresses the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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