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Pioneer Airlines gets AOC, transitions to scheduled operations, Minister lauds project

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a move set to redefine regional connectivity, Pioneer Airlines received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday. The certificate, which marks the final regulatory green light for flight operations, was presented by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Chris Najomo, to the airline’s management team at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja. While the airline has been cleared for non-scheduled (charter) operations, Pioneer Airlines’ leadership confirmed that…

At last, Enugu Air granted AOC by NCAA

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

This is a significant milestone for the Nigerian aviation landscape as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officially presented the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air on Tuesday at its headquarters in Abuja. The certification marks the transition of Enugu Air from an airline operating through a partnership (previously with XE Jet) to a fully independent, certified carrier. The NCAA Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, noted that the airline completed the certification process in…

Omni-Blu wins appeal, gets back AOC

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

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…

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

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

….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…

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

Posted on January 19, 2024January 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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…