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Nigeria narrows BASA deficit as Omni-Blu/Enugu Air get four weekly London frequencies, starts operations Dec 1

Posted on November 4, 2026November 4, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s presence on the lucrative Lagos–London route has received a major boost, as Omni-Blu Aviation Limited has been granted flight rights to begin scheduled passenger operations starting December 1, 2026. The airline will operate services to London Gatwick Airport in partnership with Enugu Air, according to the carrier’s promoters, who spoke with our correspondent on Wednesday. This development brings the number of Nigerian carriers operating flights into London under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA)…

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…

Documents show Olateru resigned as Director in Omni-Blu, NCAA DG dismisses conflict of interest allegation

Posted on October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu has debunked reports that the aviation regulatory body suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process of Omni-Blu Aviation because of alleged involvement of the Director-General of Nigeria Investigation Safety Bureau (NSIB), Akin Olateru in the shareholding of the airline. Nuhu, while fielding questions from journalists at the retirement and book launch of a former spokesman of NCAA, Sam Adurogboye on Saturday, clarified that there…