(Posted 19th June 2026)
Sixteen engineers from United Nigeria and ValueJet to receive 737 Next- Generation systems training in Lagos
Boeing has launched an advanced technical training program in Lagos for Nigerian
airline engineers as part of its continued commitment to strengthen aviation safety,
operational readiness and workforce development across Africa.
The training, taking place from June 16 to July 29, will instruct 16 engineers from
Nigerian carriers, United Nigeria Airlines and ValueJet. Upon completion, the trainees
will receive European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) theoretical training
certificates. A second tranche of training will take place later this year.
The curriculum provides participants with a detailed understanding of Boeing Next-
Generation 737 airplane’s avionics, airframe, powerplant and electrical systems.\
Attendees will receive instruction on airplane characteristics, system operations,
component locations, servicing connections, indications and testing procedures, as well
as ramp and transit maintenance practices for commercial airplane dispatch reliability.
The training also includes safety, human factors and operational best practices
designed to support engineers working under EASA Part 66 regulations for B1 and B2
licensed maintenance personnel.
The program stems from a 2024 memorandum of understanding between Boeing and
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to advance the
country’s aviation sector through technical collaboration and capacity building.
“Investing in technical capability and safety leadership is essential to supporting the
sustainable growth and resilience of Africa’s aviation sector,” said Anbessie Yitbarek,
vice president, Sales and Marketing for Africa, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Nigeria is
one of Africa’s most important aviation markets and Boeing is proud to support the
development of highly skilled local engineering talent that will help strengthen
operational reliability and safety standards across the region.”
Boeing’s Field Service team will provide onsite operational support for 737 airplanes
operated by Air Peace, Arik Air, Aerocontractors, Max Air, ValueJet and United Nigeria
Airlines. Operational flights will also be conducted by Boeing’s Flight Operations
Representative pilots as part of broader regional safety enhancement initiatives.
