Nearly 240 private jets said is tocurrently operating in Nigeria, making it the country the largest private jet fleet in Africa as the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development visited Bombardier Inc., a leading Canadian aerospace company for the prospect of the company establishing a major service center in Nigeria.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo during a strategic engagement with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Inc. in Montreal, where discussions centred on establishing a major aircraft maintenance and service centre in Nigeria.
“Nigeria officially has the highest number of private jets in Africa with nearly 240 presently operating within the country, and so much foreign currency is repatriated weekly from the country for the maintenance of these aircraft,” Keyamo said.
According to the minister, “This will provide the much needed support for their aircraft within the country and the African continent as a whole. Nigeria officially has the highest number of private jets in Africa with nearly 240 presently operating within the country and so much foreign currency is repatriated weekly from the country for the maintenance of these aircraft”.
He said the visit is part of the Federal Government’s broader aviation reform agenda, which includes partnerships with leading aircraft manufacturers to modernise Nigeria’s aviation sector and improve operational efficiency.
Bombardier Inc., a leading Canadian aerospace company specializing in the design, manufacture, and servicing of luxury business jets (such as the Global and Challenger families) and defense aircraft solutions.
