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Omni-Blu wins appeal, gets back AOC
Omni-Blu Aviation Limited has won an appeal against the decision of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) revoking its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
The aviation regulatory body had on January 30th, 2025 on allegations of infringement of Part 1.2.1.5 Nig.CARs.
The management of the airline in a statement said, “We are pleased and relieved to announce that Omni-Blu has been cleared of any wrongdoing and its Air Operators Certificate No. OBA/AOC/12-15/002, reinstated”.
It noted that NCAA vide its letter dated 28th February 2025 with ref: NCAA/DGCA//DLS/CS/2025/013 stated that Omni-Blu Aviation deduced further evidence to prove that the download analysis and issuance of the falsified readout report for avionics equipment on the Sikorsky S76C+ helicopter with MSN 760486 and Reg. Mark 5N-BQG was facilitated by the aircraft Owner/Operator Eastwind Aviation Limited.
“Consequently, the NCAA determined amongst other things that there was no active participation by Omni-Blu Aviation in the series of events leading up to the falsification of the readout report. “
“There was no intention to falsify or knowledge of the falsification on the part of OmniBlu Aviation. We wish to thank the NCAA appeal review panel and the D-G NCAA for painstakingly and dispassionately undertaking this administrative review and reaching a most equitable decision.”
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