The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has formally accepted three AugustaWestiand A109 Trekker Type B helicopters as part of ongoing efforts to modernise its fleet, enhance operational readiness and strengthen its airpower capabilities.
The helicopters, identified as NAF 586, NAF 587 and 588, were accepted at the 355 Rotary Wing facility in Ikeja, Lagos, on October 6, 2026. Air Commodore E. Akintunde, Commander of the 643 Equipment Supply Deport, represented the Chief of Logistics at the ceremony.
According to the Air Force, the helicopters, were resembled in-house by its technicians in collaboration with technical partners from AugustaWestiand, highlighting the Service’s growing technical expertise and capability to support aircraft maintenance and fleet availability.
The Air Force said the development forms part of its fleet modernisation drive under Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, aimed at building a more capable and mission-ready force to support joint military operations and national security.
-9News Nigeria.
