Maintenance costs incurred by airlines in Nigeria are expected to reduce by over $200 million annually as the Federal Government, Boeing, and the UK-based Cranfield University partner to set up a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, who made this known last week during the maiden Nigerian International Airshow, …
Nigerian airlines have spent an estimated US$5 billion (N7.5 trillion at N1500 per $) on aircraft maintenance abroad over the past five years, as they continue to ferry their fleets to other countries for major maintenance, particularly the extensive “C-checks”. The absence of a fully equipped domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility capable of …
Nigerian carrier, Aero Contractors, has embarked on a transformative journey to establish African self-reliance in aircraft maintenance through significant upgrades to its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. Investing in the upgrade and expansion of the company’s MRO capabilities is considered by industry stakeholders as a strategic initiative that marks a pivotal shift from Africa's historical dependence on …
