United Nigeria Airlines, ValueJet to Train on Boeing 737NG 

Chinedu Eze

Boeing has commenced its first tranche of advanced technical training programme 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 16 engineers from Nigerian carriers: United Nigeria Airlines and ValueJet. 

Statement from the company indicated that upon completion, the trainees will receive EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) theoretical training certificates. A second tranche of training will take place later this year.

The programme 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.

The curriculum provides participants with a detailed understanding of the Boeing 737 Next-Generation airplane’s avionics, airframe, powerplant and electrical systems.