- The Irish Department of Defence sold the Learjet 45.
- The aircraft carried registration N554VA.
- Sale occurred on 21 May 2026.
- A Falcon 6X replaced the 2003-built jet.
- The Learjet flew its last sector on 21 April 2026.
Ireland’s Department of Defence has sold the Air Corps Learjet 45. The 2003-built aircraft, registered N554VA, transferred to Oklahoma-based Alliance Air Parts on 21 May 2026. A Falcon 6X replaced the jet in late 2025.
The Learjet completed four sectors in 2026 with the final flight on 21 April between Baldonnel and Shannon. Military markings were removed on 5 May. The aircraft faced phase-out due to reliability and parts issues.
The purchase of the Learjet in 2003 was a controversial affair that generated widespread debate on the suitability of the government having a private jet and discussions on the Joe Duffy show and elsewhere.
