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By Clement Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its operational capability with the formal acceptance of three AgustaWestland A109 Trekker Type B helicopters, as part of efforts to enhance fleet modernisation and improve mission readiness.
The helicopters, identified as NAF 586, NAF 587 and NAF 588, were formally accepted at the 355 Rotary Wing, Ikeja, Lagos, on October 6, 2024.
The Nigerian Air Force disclosed this in a statement released on its X handle on Friday, highlighting the service’s commitment to improving operational effectiveness through fleet modernisation and enhanced technical capacity.
