The Nigerian Air Force has received 2 additional Diamond-62 (DA-62) aircraft in Ilorin, Kwara State.
A Statement by the spokeperson Air commodore Edward Gabkwet says the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, noted that the process that culminated in the reception of the 2 additional aircraft began about 2 years ago when the Federal Government appropriated funds for the acquisition of 4 Diamond-62 aircraft for the NAF.
According to him, out of the 4 aircraft, the first 2 were delivered between February and July 2023, while the remaining 2 were received Wednesday October 11, 2023.
Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the 2 DA-62 aircraft received earlier in the year have since been deployed to the operating theatres in support of the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in troubled areas within the country. While urging the air and ground crew that would handle the aircraft to apply discipline and professionalism,
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He admonished them to also ensure the proper maintenance and operation of the aircraft in line with recommended best practices by the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
The statement adds that NAF will in no distant time take delivery of additional platforms that include the M346FA aircraft, AW109 Trekker light attack helicopter, AH-1Z Super Cobra, T-129 ATAK helicopters and the King Air 360i Beechcraft aircraft.
the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrazak Abdulrahman, commended the NAF for its efforts, alongside other security agencies while expressing his appreciation to NAF for making Ilorin the homebase of the DA-62.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
