The Nigerian Air Force has trained four of its personnel on airframe maintenance for the AW109 Trekker helicopter as part of efforts to strengthen technical capacity.
This was contained in a statement posted on the official X page of the Nigerian Air Force.
According to the statement, the training took place at the Leonardo Helicopter Division facility in Sesto Calende, Italy, between January 12 and February 20, 2026.
The Air Force said the programme covered both theoretical and practical sessions, where the participants were trained on the identification of helicopter systems and subsystems, their modes of operation, and maintenance procedures required to keep the aircraft in airworthy condition.
“The comprehensive training programme featured rigorous theoretical and practical phases, during which participants were instructed on the identification of AW109S Trekker helicopter systems and subsystems, their modes of operation, as well as critical procedures for effective maintenance and troubleshooting required to keep the aircraft in an airworthy condition,” the statement said.
The statement added that the course also focused on the proper interpretation and use of maintenance manuals to ensure safe and standardised maintenance practices.
It noted that the training aligns with the command philosophy of the Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, which emphasises capacity development, technical excellence and continuous professional advancement of personnel.
At the end of the programme, the four personnel were presented with certificates in recognition of their successful completion of the course, the statement added.
NAF trains four personnel on helicopter maintenance in Italy
