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Omni-Blu wins appeal, gets back AOC

Posted on by Wole Shadare
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…

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CTC Practice Direction: Expert seeks tougher sanction, AOC seizure for violators

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CTC Practice Direction: Expert seeks tougher sanction, AOC seizure for violators

Lists gain for airlines, lauds Minister   The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been told to go beyond the Cape Town Practice Direction signing by following up with the slapping of heavy fines on violators. The Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Consult and a former spokesman for liquidated Nigeria Airways, Mr. Chris Azu Aligbe commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo for restoring Nigeria’s reputation on aircraft lease and a…

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Cumbersome AOC processes pose bankruptcy danger to start-up airlines, says expert

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Cumbersome AOC processes pose bankruptcy danger to start-up airlines, says expert

….Certificate cost rises to N25 million from N5 million An aircraft pilot, Capt Dan Omale has called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to make the attainment of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) less tedious, stressing that one of the guidelines for start-up companies to fly an empty plane for 20 to 50 non-revenue hours in the guise of operational and regulatory compliance test flights, is not only costly but enough to bankrupt the…

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NCAA says NG Eagle breached no AOC rules, to ground airlines over N46b debt

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NCAA says NG Eagle breached no AOC rules, to ground airlines over N46b debt

It’s operation no pay no service-Najomo Sets up debt recovery task force      The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo has put to rest insinuations that a new entrant, NG Eagle got its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) through the back door, stressing that the airline met all the requirements for the all-important licence. Explaining how the carrier got its AOC, Najomo stated that it went through the five…

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