Nigerian Air Force flies first locally refurbished Airbus H125 helicopters
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- The Nigerian Air Force conducted the inaugural flights of two locally refurbished Airbus H125 helicopters at Ikeja Air Base in Lagos in late September 2026.
- The flights expand the force's operational capacity and mark a step forward in training personnel for the maintenance and support of modern helicopters.
Why it matters
The development enables the Nigerian Air Force to increase helicopter operations while building domestic expertise in helicopter upkeep.
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