- NAF engineers restored a Dornier DO-228 aircraft grounded for 23 years, showcasing their expertise and commitment to indigenous aviation maintenance
- The reactivation of NAF-039 boosts the Air Force’s tactical airlift capacity, enhancing operational readiness and national security
- This milestone reinforces NAF’s leadership in Africa’s aviation sector and underscores its drive toward self-reliance and technical innovation
Aircraft engineers and technicians of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have accomplished a remarkable milestone by restoring a Dornier DO-228 aircraft that had been grounded since 2001.
The achievement underscores the NAF’s growing capabilities in indigenous aviation maintenance and its determination to enhance operational readiness.
