Aero MRO stand at the Kigali Aviation Trade Fair
Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, Aero Contractors, has successfully attracted the interest of leading airlines in Africa to the quality and impeccable maintenance, repair, and overhaul services it provides to its valued clients across the continent.
These, and other high-level service delivery which the MRO is noted for, turned out as 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 has positioned itself as a trusted partner for airlines seeking efficient, reliable, and Africa-based maintenance solutions.
In a media statement by Aero Contractors, Engr. James Ominyi, Head of the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) Division at Aero Contractors, was quoted as saying that the Kigali exhibition generated strong interest from both regional and international operators in the MRO.
Omiyi said that Aero’s improved capabilities and the ongoing upgrades attracted significant attention from airlines desirous of cost reduction and an improved turnaround time in their heavy maintenance checks within Africa hence, an appreciable number of potential clients have variously expressed interest in the top notch facility.
The Aero Contractors delegation was led by senior management which include the Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Charles Grant; Head AMO, Engr. James Ominyi; Technical Director, Engr. Emmanuel Adeyeye; General Manager, GM, Rotary Wing, Engr. Garba Mouktar; and MRO Business Development Manager, Mr. Adeyemi Adewojo.
It can be recalled that recently, Aero’s achievement was applauded by the leadership of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), who have continued to demonstrate commitment to resolving its aviation portfolio through strategic engagement and to supporting Aero in scaling its MRO services as a continental hub
.Aero MRO Hangar in Lagos, Nigeria
The statement reiterated that, Aero’s Lagos-based MRO is one of the most advanced facilities in West and Central Africa and with capabilities to dispense the following services with clinical finishing-;
- Line and Base Maintenance for Boeing 737 Classic and NGs, as well as regional jets and turboprops.
- Helicopter Maintenance for both scheduled and unscheduled checks, including the AW139 and other rotary platforms.
- Robust Workshops – including wheels and brakes, batteries, upholstery, structural repairs, and avionics, currently being upgraded in line with international standards and in preparation for EASA certification.
The statement reiterated that the facility was certified by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), and further endorsed by several international regulators, including the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA), and the Senegalese Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), among others.
The statement explained that various approvals acquired underscore Aero’s compliance with global aviation standards and its credibility with both African and non-African operators.
It revealed that Aero MRO had delivered base maintenance services to PassionAir of Ghana, Transair of Senegal, and many Nigerian carriers. While other several African airlines had been offered line maintenance with clinical finishing. They include Royal Air Maroc, among others.
Aero’s rotary-wing MRO has also supported offshore oil and gas operators, thus underscoring Aero’s versatility and technical expertise.
According to the Chief Financial Officer of Aero Contractors, Charles Grant, he declared thus, “With over six decades of aviation heritage, Aero is building on its legacy to serve the next generation of African operators.”
He Said further that, “Our upgraded MRO is a clear signal that Africa has the expertise and infrastructure to sustain its aviation industry locally, while saving costs, creating jobs, and retaining value on the continent.”
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