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Govt’s strategic shift from ‘national hangar’ to private sector MROs’

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The establishment of comprehensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities is widely regarded by Nigerian airlines and industry stakeholders as the most critical single solution to achieving financial stability and operational efficiency in the country’s aviation sector. The development of MRO facilities is universally described by Nigerian airlines and industry experts as the ultimate “Game Changer” for the country’s aviation sector. It’s a game-changer because it fundamentally alters the financial and operational structure of the…

Aero Contractors Showcases Upgraded MRO Capabilities at Aviation Africa Summit

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, Aero Contractors, made a strong statement at the just-concluded Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda, by showcasing its upgraded and expanding Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The summit, which drew industry leaders, airlines, regulators, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) from across the continent, provided a platform for Aero to demonstrate how its MRO division is positioning itself as a trusted partner for airlines seeking efficient, reliable, and Africa-based…

MRO: Ageing fleet creates significant market opportunity for Nigeria, Africa’s market

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Africa has the oldest fleet average age of any continent in the world. The global average is six years, while in Africa it is 17 years and above. This creates significant aircraft maintenance demands as older ones require more frequent and comprehensive inspection activities to ensure safe operations, writes WOLE SHADARE Nigerian airlines face significant challenges in the area of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), primarily due to the lack of adequate local facilities. This forces…

MRO: Assessing African airlines’ maintenance paradox

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

MRO in Africa is locked in a chicken-and-egg paradox. African airlines often lack the scale needed to invest in new MRO capabilities. This means they must look further afield for MRO services, needing substantial time and cost and reducing their ability to grow. WOLE SHADARE who was at the MRO Africa summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia writes on the challenges the continent’s carriers are faced with Potential Africa has the greatest potential for growth in the aviation…