The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, NAF 913, arrived safely at the OGMA maintenance facility in Lisbon, Portugal, on 26 December 2025, marking the successful completion of its ferry flight for scheduled maintenance.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the ferry flight was successfully completed, transiting through Banjul and Casablanca in line with an updated flight plan and established aviation safety procedures.
According to him, the aircraft and crew arrived without incident, marking the final phase of the movement for the scheduled depot maintenance.
“All personnel are safe and remain in high spirit,” he said.
The Nigerian Air Force appreciates the cooperation and support of host authorities throughout the transit, while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational accountability.