The governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, is at the center of controversy due to a scandal involving overpricing that has rendered the provincial air fleet out of service. This problem has arisen from not having taken into account that the aircraft engines expired in January of this year.
As a result of this situation, Kicillof's proposal to acquire Aerolíneas Argentinas has been called into question, generating an intense debate about his ability to manage a national airline, given that he has not managed to maintain his own air fleet efficiently. Currently, the planes are only used for VIP transportation of officials, which has drawn criticism for being considered an inefficient use.
One of the affected aircraft is the Cessna Citation II, which has been out of service since 2014 and needs a complete overhaul, including the engines, reflecting a lack of investment in modernizing the fleet. This neglect is repeated in Kicillof's management, evidencing a systematic abandonment of provincial aerial infrastructure.
Additionally, the acquisition of the Beechcraft B200 at a very high price has been criticized, as despite significant investments, the lack of maintenance has led to several aircraft becoming inoperative, compromising the province's operational capacity.
In the midst of this situation, Kicillof has proposed the purchase of Aerolíneas Argentinas to position himself as an opponent to the president, generating ironic comments due to his issues with maintaining the current fleet. The political community and citizens are closely monitoring this scenario, as Kicillof seeks to change the narrative in an increasingly competitive electoral context.
