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ValueJet Reaffirms Safety Commitment as Engineers Commence Intensive Boeing Training

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet has reaffirmed its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and human capital development as its aircraft maintenance engineers commenced participation in Boeing’s Advanced Technical Training Programme for Nigerian airline engineers. The program officially began in Lagos on June 16, providing intensive training for ValueJet engineers on the Boeing 737 Next-Generation (737NG) aircraft. The training, scheduled to run until July 29, is being conducted by Boeing as part of its ongoing efforts to support aviation safety,…

Boeing deepens footpring in Nigeria, to provide training support to 16, ValueJet, United Nigeria engineers

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Wole Shadare

…To provide onsite operational support on B73 7airplanes operated by Arik, Air Peace, others In a major move poised to redefine the trajectory of Nigeria’s aviation industry, global aerospace giant Boeing has launched a comprehensive Advanced Engineer Training Program to equip Nigerian aviation engineers with next-generation technical skills. This strategic initiative underscores Boeing’s deepening commitment to supporting Africa’s most populous nation as it seeks to modernise its aviation infrastructure, enhance safety protocols, and build a…

Boeing delivered 600 planes in 2025

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Aircraft maker Boeing indeed hit a significant milestone in 2025, delivering 600 commercial aircraft. This represented a 72% increase over its 2024 performance and marked the company’s highest annual output since 2018. While Boeing trailed its European rival Airbus in total deliveries (793 planes), it successfully outpaced Airbus in net orders for the first time in seven years, securing 1,173 net orders compared to Airbus’s 889. The majority of Boeing’s deliveries were driven by the…

Nigeria, Boeing sign deal to stem $200 million annual overseas aircraft repairs

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

• Minister unveils gains of Nigeria’s first int’l airshow The Federal Government has signed agreements with aircraft giant, Boeing and Cranfield University to establish state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility otherwise known as aircraft Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) saying it would help in reducing the $200 million annual capital flight for aircraft overseas. The government disclosed that Aero Contractors and XEJet are leading this transformation with new hubs in Lagos and Abuja. President Bola Tinubu who was…

Boeing, Airbus, IATA predict only Africa airline market to grow significantly in 20 years

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The potential of the African continent in the area of aviation has made two of the world’s biggest aircraft makers, Boeing and Airbus, to see it as a major area of interest. Major airlines are equally expanding operations, connecting the region in a way never seen in more than 20 years. While home to 18 per cent of the global population, sadly, Africa makes up just two per cent of global air traffic, and two…

United expands foothold in Africa, Boeing slow plane delivery hampers expansion

Posted on May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Wole Shadare (New York) One of the United States biggest airlines, United, said it wants to grow more routes in Africa, stressing that one of its desires is to add cities in Africa as part of its growth plans The Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines, Scott Kirby told Aviation Metric in New York, United States, last week at the unveiling of its new United Polaris Studio suites, to give travellers new travel experience in its B787-9 aircraft, said. “We…

Boeing confirms China aircraft deliveries have stalled

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Boeing has stated in its latest quarterly update that Chinese airlines do not intend to take delivery of new aircraft. The aircraft maker confirmed that aircraft deliveries to China have effectively come to a standstill. CFO Brian West stated during the Q1 2025 earnings call that “many of our customers in China have indicated they will not take delivery” due to retaliatory tariffs”. “The only region that we have an issue with aircraft delivery today…

Qatar Airways Nears Boeing 777 Fleet-Wide Starlink Upgrade

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Set to Expand to Airbus A350 this Month Qatar Airways, the largest global airline offering Starlink’s high-speed internet on-board, is now a few aircraft away from completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade. The airline’s rapid rollout reinforces in-flight innovation leadership and marks one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation industry. In its latest global first, Qatar Airways will begin equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi this month,…

Boeing, Airbus in fierce battle for Middle East, African market with 5,320 aircraft projection by 2043

Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Passenger air traffic in Africa will increase 6.4 per cent annually Two of the biggest aircraft manufacturers in the world, Boeing and Airbus are beginning to see the Middle East and Africa as the two regions of interests for the sale of their airplanes. While Airbus expects fleet size in the Middle East to more than double in the 18-year period to 2043, the world’s third-fastest rate after China and the Asia-Pacific region, Boeing…

Air Peace, Boeing, Cranfield partner on capacity development

Posted on November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace is in collaboration with the United States aircraft maker, Boeing and Cranfield University, a specialist postgraduate university in the UK with world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships that create leaders in technology and management globally, to fortify safety culture and operational excellence at Air Peace Limited. Working under the aegis of Boeing Global Learning Institute (BGLI), and themed: Advanced Leadership in Safety Excellence, the leading global aerospace…

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