{"id":171887,"date":"2025-07-30T23:23:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/cas-charges-30-new-helicopter-pilots-on-integrity"},"modified":"2025-07-31T00:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T23:40:00","slug":"cas-charges-30-new-helicopter-pilots-on-integrity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/cas-charges-30-new-helicopter-pilots-on-integrity","title":{"rendered":"CAS Charges 30 New Helicopter Pilots on Integrity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has charged 30 newly graduated helicopter pilots of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to rise to the demands of modern warfare by embracing continuous learning, teamwork, and the highest standards of professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, in a statement, said CAS, represented by the Chief of Training and Operations, Air Vice Marshal Edosa, gave the charge during the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course 9\/2024 and Airline Transport Pilot Licence Course 2\/2025 held on 30 July 2025 at the International Helicopter Flying School (IHFS), Enugu.<\/p>\n<p>Air Marshal Abubakar congratulated the pilots for their achievement, reminding them that they have commenced a special journey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are stepping into a dynamic and complex operational environment,\u201d he said. \u201cThe threats to our national security are multifaceted and constantly evolving. Your success will depend not only on the flying skills you have acquired but on your ability to adapt, collaborate, and operate as part of a coordinated joint force.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He called on the new pilots to wear their wings with humility and a deep sense of responsibility, stressing that they carry the hopes of a nation and the trust of a service that remains a pillar of peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>The graduation also marked a significant milestone for IHFS with the commissioning of its newly renovated aircraft hangar, a critical infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving maintenance capabilities and operational readiness.<\/p>\n<p>The CAS emphasized that the hangar was one of several ongoing projects, including a new school headquarters and 36 units of student accommodation, which demonstrate the NAF\u2019s commitment to transforming IHFS into a global standard for helicopter training.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Nigerian Air Force is not only training pilots,\u201d he stated, \u201cwe are building a self-reliant, mission-oriented, and resilient force capable of meeting the airpower demands of today\u2019s battle space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has charged 30 newly graduated helicopter pilots of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to rise to the demands of modern warfare by embracing continuous learning, teamwork, and the highest standards of professionalism. 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