At the recent Singapore Air Show, Indonesian aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has finalized a significant deal to provide four CN235-220 transport aircraft to the Nigerian military.
The agreement, brokered through local Nigerian company Allied Aeronautics Limited (AAL), acting as the representative for the Nigerian Army, solidifies the CN235-220’s presence in the African defence landscape.
The CN235-220, renowned for its versatility, has previously been successfully deployed in other African nations such as Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. With a maximum take-off weight of 16,500 kg, this multipurpose aircraft boasts the capability to transport fully equipped soldiers and paratroopers, as well as support medical evacuation and disaster relief missions.
A notable feature of the CN235-220 is its adaptability to operate from short, unpaved, and grassy runways, making it an ideal choice for a variety of military and humanitarian applications.
PTDI highlighted that this strategic deal not only reinforces Indonesia’s role as a significant defence partner on the African continent but also showcases the country’s prowess in defence manufacturing.
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The firm stated, “This order from Nigeria will then underscore Indonesia’s role as a significant defence partner on the African continent and its capabilities in defence manufacturing.
“This new contract for Nigeria is also one of our strategic steps to penetrate the markets of South Asian and African countries.”
