AVIC-KDN Airport Engineering Co., a global provider of end-to-end airport engineering and operations solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s aviation development.
Since 2015, AVIC-KDN has delivered significant infrastructure projects across Africa, most notably the rehabilitation and upgrade of Roberts International Airport in Liberia and major airfield and landside works in Angola, and continues to strengthen its regional footprint with the opening of its Nigerian office in 2024.
Highlighting this commitment during a meeting with the Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation of Nigeria, at the Dubai Air Show, says this commitment affirms it role as major sponsor of the inaugural Nigeria Air Show, scheduled to take place in Abuja in December
Tim Chen, vice president of AVIC-KDN, emphasized the strong interest of international partners in Nigeria’s aviation sector and underscored the confidence foreign investors place in the country’s rapidly expanding aviation market.
The Nigeria Air Show aims to showcase aviation as a catalyst for socio-economic development across Africa, highlighting key sectors such as cargo, defence, aero-medical services, aerospace, tourism, and air transport. As a major sponsor, AVIC-KDN is proud to support Nigeria in hosting this landmark event.
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Tim Chen, Vice President of AVIC-KDN, stated:”Our presence in Nigeria reflects our long-term confidence in its aviation potential. As a major sponsor of the Nigeria Air Show, we are committed to supporting the evolution of the sector with world-class airport solutions, international partnerships, and the technical expertise needed to help Nigeria emerge as a regional aviation leader.”
AVIC-KDN supports airports across the full project lifecycle, from airport master planning and design to EPC delivery, ORAT (Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition), IT and telecoms integration, and long-term operational support. The company also contributes to broader aviation development by supporting ground handling solutions, airline capability building, and training programs in collaboration with leading global aviation partners.
