The Nigerian Air Force has announced that it is set to receive the first batch of A-29 super tucano aircraft from the United States of America
This was contained in a statement made by Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force
He said the 6 aircraft will navigate through 5 countries including Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Algeria before arriving its final destination in Nigeria towards the end of July 2021.
He also noted in the statement that an official induction ceremony of the aircraft into the inventory of the Nigerian Air Force is being planned at a later date in August 2021 which will be announced in due time.
The statement read, “The first batch of 6 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft have departed the United States of America on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 enroute Nigeria.
“The 6 aircraft will be leapfrogged through 5 countries including Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Algeria before arriving their final destination in Nigeria towards the end of July 2021.
“An official induction ceremony of the aircraft into the inventory of the Nigerian Air Force is already being planned at a later date in August 2021 to be announced in due course.
“The Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information remains open to any inquiry regarding the arrival and induction of the aircraft.
“Kindly assist in disseminating this information for the awareness of the general public.”
