Friday, August 17, 2012

Bombardier to partner Nigeria on aviation written by kelvin Osa okunbor (The Nation)


Bombardier, the Canadian-based third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world has expressed its readiness to partner the Ministry of Aviation in the establishment of a Repair, Maintenance Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria.

The company has also agreed to work out modalities with the Nigerian aviation authorities to facilitate the acquisition of new aircraft by domestic airline operators .
Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility of the company, Helen Gagnon spoke yesterday in Montreal, Canada, when the company’s   management team received a delegation from the Ministry of Aviation, led by the Minister, Princess Stella Oduah at the company’s facility in Canada. 

Gagnon said Bombardier is very pleased with the visit of the delegation and the willingness of the Nigerian government to work with the company.
He said the establishment of an MRO facility in Nigeria holds huge potential for aircraft manufacturers because of the ready market in West African.

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