By Patience Chat Moses
The Management of Africa Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) have entered a partnership with the French Aviation School, Ecole Nationale de I’Aviation Civile (ENAC).
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AAAU and ENAC was spearheaded by the Registrar of AAAU, Mustapha Abdullahi Sheikh, the Business Development Manager of ENAC, Farbrice Fabre in the presence of the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo and Managing Director, Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engineer Farouk Umar.
Registrar of AAAU, and the Business Development Manager of ENAC, solidified the ground-breaking collaboration while the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo actively drove the collaboration between both institutions.
The partnership signifies a strong commitment from both institutions to express genuine interest in leveraging their expertise and improve standards of education in the aviation sector.
Together, they aim to drive academic advancement, research collaboration, and student engagement in the aviation and aerospace domains.
Registrar of AAAU, Mustapha Abdullahi Sheikh, noted that the collaboration is at a pivotal moment and that “by partnering with one of the world’s leading aviation institutions, AAAU anticipates unlocking new opportunities.”
According to him, these opportunities will benefit students, faculty, and contribute to the global aviation industry’s progress.
The MoU outlines several key areas of collaboration, which includes training services, educational curriculum development, virtual lecture delivery, research collaboration, workshops, and conferences. Additionally, shared resources, facilities, and capacity-building programs are part of the agreement.
Giving his remarks on the partnership, Business Development Manager of ENAC, Farbrice Fabre, emphasized the significance of this partnership. He added that Implementation of the outlined initiatives is contingent upon a mutually agreed Technical Cooperation Agreement and that both parties are committed to expediting this process.
The collaboration between AAAU and ENAC reflects a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and global cooperation in higher education.
As they embark on this transformative journey, both institutions are poised to make enduring contributions to the aviation and aerospace sectors.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s (NAMA) Managing Director, Engineer Farouk Ahmed Umar, signed another partnership with Colibrex for innovative solutions.
The partnership was signed when Aviation Minister visited Colibrex facility in Lichtenau, south-western Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Keyamo asserts that the intent of the partnership is to modernize existing systems, and also replace outdated equipment like calibration consoles with more efficient alternatives.
He explained that, “The decision to explore such alternatives likely reflects an intention to overhaul or upgrade existing systems, which could include revisiting and assessing the fate of older equipment like the calibration console.
Colibrex offers Nav Aide drone technology, boasting advanced measurement and calibration features akin to Calibration Aircraft.
Colibrex’s MD, Luc Haebelae, highlights the drone’s precision and versatility in adverse weather conditions or remote locations, lowering operational costs.
He acknowledges concerns about adapting to new technology, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive training and gradual integration for enhanced safety and efficiency.
Keyamo sees the adoption of NavAide drone technology as a significant opportunity to propel Nigeria’s aviation sector forward.