NAF C-130 FERRY FLIGHT ARRIVES SAFELY IN PORTUGAL FOR SCHEDULED DEPOT MAINTENANCE
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The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed safe arrival of C-130 aircraft (NAF 913), at the maintainance facility, OGMA in Lisbon, Portugal on Friday, 26 December 2025.
“The ferry flight was successful completed, transiting Banjul and Casablanca in line with an updated flight plan and established aviation safety procedures. 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”, NAF Spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame stated in a press release.
He expressed NAF’s appreciation of 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.

