Nigerian Air Force Explores Advanced Training and Technological Synergies In Canada To Boost Operational Effectiveness
In furtherance of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen strategic partnerships, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) sent a delegation of three senior officers led by Air Commodore AH Idris, the Director of Training, to the International Test Pilot School (ITPS) in Canada. The visit reflects the commitment of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, to delivering effective and smarter airpower in counterinsurgency operations through global collaboration, advanced training, and continuous technological innovation.
The engagement provided a platform to explore avenues of partnership between the NAF and ITPS in key areas of aircrew and technical capacity development. Specifically, discussions centred on basic flying training, training of maintenance personnel, as well as engine and airframe overhauls. The delegation also explored prospects for upgrading aircraft cockpits to significantly enhance efficiency, mission readiness, and operational safety.
During the visit, the team held several productive meetings and toured the training, maintenance, and administrative departments of the institution to gain first-hand insights into ITPS’s advanced training methodologies and technical standards. The visit underscores the NAF’s proactive pursuit of strategic collaborations that align with the Chief of the Air Staff’s command philosophy of transforming the Service into an agile and technology-driven force, capable of effectively protecting innocent lives and property across the nation.
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