FG signs pact with Boeing for Nigerian airlines 

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing to facilitate aircraft acquisition by Nigerian airlines

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the signing of the MOU with Boeing’s Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa, Anbessie Yitbarek, said the aircraft company would leverage its extensive network of financiers and lessors to help Nigeria airlines acquire newer generation Boeing aircraft, thus modernising their fleets.

The signing ceremony took place, yesterday, in Seattle, Washington, USA, in the presence of key Nigerian aviation stakeholders, including executives from major Nigerian airlines, the top management team of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and representatives from the Airline Operators of Nigeria.

A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and Communications, Mr Tunde Moshood, said the MOU would enhance the operational efficiency and safety of Nigerian airlines and position them for growth in the global aviation market.

He added that the aircraft company would also provide enhanced technical support to assist airlines in the introduction of new or used Boeing aircraft and ensure smooth integration into existing operations.

The highlight of the agreement, according to him, includes provisions of comprehensive training of airline operations and business models, aimed at improving the business practices and operational efficiency of Nigerian airlines; granting 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.