Lithuania-based Jet Maintenance Solutions (Jet MS) received Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority authorization to provide line and base maintenance in Nigeria. The approval covers a range of Hawkers and Bombardier Challengers.

“Entering the Nigerian market was a huge milestone for us. We went through an extensive auditing process,” said Jet MS CEO Darius Saluga. “This approval will provide operators with the possibility to receive qualitative and rapid service. I am certain that the certificate will only facilitate our expansion in the so-called ‘Giant of Africa.’”

With a limited number of maintenance organizations and service capabilities in the nation, a number of Nigerian business aviation operators have sought maintenance outside the country, Jet MS said. This provides “untapped opportunities” for MRO businesses in the African nation, and Jet MS expects to expand its work at both its European base and at the home bases of the operators, the MRO said.

In addition to the Nigerian approval, Jet MS has recently added the Bombardier Global 5000/6000 to its capabilities and was recognized by the civil authorities of Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Aruba.