FG, Boeing sign deal for Nigerian airlines

The federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with foremost aircraft manufacturer, Boeing.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, signed the agreement in Seattle, Washington, USA, in the presence of key Nigerian aviation stakeholders, including airline executives, top management team of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and representatives, among others.

The MoU was signed by Keyamo and Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing’s Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa.

Highlights of the agreement are facilitation of aircraft acquisition; enhanced technical support, training and development; maintenance and engineering support; airport and MRO development, among others.

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Keyamo’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, in a statement, said Boeing would leverage its extensive network of financiers to help Nigerian airlines acquire new generation Boeing aircraft, thus modernising their fleets.

The statement reads in part: “The agreement includes provisions for comprehensive training in airline operations and business models, aimed at improving the business practices and operational efficiency of Nigerian airlines.

“Boeing will grant Nigerian airlines access to its vast repository of maintenance documents, engineering drawings, parts purchasing, and flight operations documents, streamlining maintenance practices and reducing operational downtimes.