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Nigeria National Carrier: Airbus, Boeing Show Interest

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Abuja –  Federal Government of Nigeria has said that two Aircraft Manufacturers Boeing and Airbus have indicated Interest in the Nation’s National Carrier. Both Manufacturers has expressed their willingness to discuss their interest the Federal Government.

Nigerian Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika through his twitter handle said @hadisirika, the minister said, “Boeing said they can’t wait to discuss their proposal with the Nigerian national carrier. Will sign a MoU at the IWAF (ICAO World Aviation Forum).”

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In another tweet, he stated, “Airbus signified interest in our national carrier and our MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul). Will discuss further during the upcoming ICAO forum.

Boeing is another world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defence, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries.

On the two giant aircraft Manufacturers, Airbus is known to be the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe. The Aircraft manufacturer has built its strong European heritage to become truly international – with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. 

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The Minister had mentioned that the Federal Government’s determination to establish a national carrier as well as a facility for the MRO in order to reposition the country’s aviation sector. Transaction advisers for the national carrier and the MRO have since been announced by the government.

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