As more businesses and organisations rely on air travel to move goods and people across Nigeria, the country’s aviation sector is growing steadily. But growth in the skies depends on what’s built on the ground. Reliable support structures like hangars are just as important as the aircraft themselves.
Aviation is more than transportation; it’s a lifeline for commerce, connection, and continuity. From cargo movement to emergency response and regional trade, its impact cuts across sectors. But to keep aircraft in motion and economies aligned, the infrastructure beneath them must be precise, durable, and purpose-built.
That’s why the Dominion Aircraft Hangar project meant more than steel and concrete to us. It was about enabling the work that happens behind the scenes, keeping flights on schedule, goods moving, and operations running smoothly and safely.
Why hangars matter to aviation
Hangars are not just parking spaces for planes. They protect valuable aircraft from heat, dust, rain, and damage. They also create a safe, controlled space for routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and storage.
Without proper hangars, airlines, private operators, and logistics companies risk delays, costly damage, and safety issues. That’s why hangars are essential, not optional, for any serious aviation operation.
What Dutum built at Dominion
The Dominion Aircraft Hangar was designed with efficiency, durability, and long-term usability in mind. The structure needed to withstand frequent use, facilitate easy aircraft movement, and meet safety and engineering standards specific to aviation.
Here’s what we delivered:
- High-clearance steel frame to accommodate various aircraft sizes
- Wide-span design to allow smooth taxi-in and taxi-out movement
- Reinforced concrete flooring to handle aircraft load without cracking
- Well-ventilated interiors to manage heat buildup inside the hangar
- Secure doors and lighting systems designed for early-morning or late-night operations
We worked closely with the project team to ensure that every part of the build was practical, durable, and built to specification.
Built for reliability and ease of use
A good hangar isn’t just about strong walls and a roof. It’s about how easily people can work in and around it. From the layout of the space to the materials used, we made sure the final structure supports the daily needs of pilots, engineers, technicians, and ground staff.
The Dominion hangar is designed to minimise downtime, reduce wear and tear on equipment, and allow quick turnaround between flights. Every decision, from the lighting to the drainage, was made with day-to-day operations in mind.
Helping Nigeria’s aviation sector grow
As Nigeria’s economy grows and more goods move by air, we’ll need more than just runways. Infrastructure like this hangar helps keep planes flying, operations running, and businesses growing.
By investing in quality aviation infrastructure, we’re helping create a stronger foundation for the industry. Projects like Dominion are part of a bigger picture, one where smart, dependable ground facilities support Nigeria’s airspace.
What this project means to us
At Dutum, we don’t just build for today. We build with the future in mind. This hangar was more than just a steel structure; it was an opportunity to contribute to a sector that connects people, drives trade, and opens up new possibilities.
We’re proud of what we built. And we’re even prouder of what it supports: a safer, more connected, and more prepared aviation industry in Nigeria.
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