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Onedot Aviation has successfully completed maintenance on a CRJ 200 aircraft belonging to XEJET, achieving a record-breaking milestone as the first of its kind in Nigeria.
This accomplishment marks Onedot Aviation’s first major work on the type since receiving expanded approval from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in February 2025.
The aircraft underwent a detailed check at Onedot Aviation’s Lagos hangar facility which included inspections of major structural components, system checks, and cabin refurbishments, confirming the company’s readiness to provide comprehensive base maintenance for Bombardier Challenger and CRJ series aircraft.
The CRJ aircraft embarked on its test flight on Thursday, August 21st 2025 and has received its Certificate of Release to Service (CRS).
Speaking on the successful maintenance, Onedot Aviation CEO, Captain Dotun Henry Ogunyemi, said the achievement demonstrated the company’s technical capacity, long-term vision, and commitment to growing Nigeria’s aviation industry.
“This maintenance on XEJET’s CRJ 200 is not just a milestone for Onedot but for the entire Nigerian aviation sector. Our team carried out detailed systems inspection, cabin upgrades, and reliability checks. Completing it in record time without compromising quality proves our readiness for more complex assignments.”
Captain Ogunyemi stressed that the company’s long-term vision is to become a maintenance powerhouse while taking gradual but steady steps toward that goal.
“With Onedot, we are building from the beginning, steadily proving our capabilities. Our long-term focus is to reduce capital flight by ensuring Nigerian operators no longer need to take their aircraft abroad for checks we can competently do here.”
He further noted that the company’s expanded NCAA approval gives operators confidence in choosing a trusted local MRO partner.
“Our NCAA approval to handle Bombardier Challenger and CRJ aircraft ensures operators can save cost, reduce downtime, and build confidence in homegrown capacity. We are determined to position Onedot as a go-to center for business jets and regional aircraft in West Africa.”
Before the expanded certification, Onedot Aviation held NCAA approvals for Wheels and Brakes maintenance, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Battery maintenance, and sheet metal repairs. The new approval broadened its Operational Specifications (Ops Specs), enabling it to carry out full base maintenance checks on Bombardier Challenger and CRJ aircraft, an expansion that fills a critical gap in Nigeria’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem.
Industry stakeholders have welcomed the development as a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s MRO base and reducing dependence on foreign facilities.