Nigeria is aggressively positioning itself to become Africa’s premier aviation hub, leading to significant interest from global industry leaders. The country’s strategy includes major infrastructure developments, such as a new maintenance facility in Lagos built with Brazilian partners, as well as a pioneering aeronautics university in Abuja. These initiatives are designed to cultivate local talent and reduce the continent’s costly dependence on foreign training. A key breakthrough is the imminent arrival of the first dry-leased aircraft in nearly two decades, signaling a major boost in investor confidence. This momentum is further fueled by potential partnerships with international giants like China’s COMAC, which plans to test its C919 aircraft on Nigerian routes. This holistic approach aims to foster aviation independence and finally bring African skies home.
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