NCAA restores Omni-Blu’s operating licence
Omni-Blu Aviation Limited has announced the reinstatement of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), following a successful appeal against the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) decision to revoke it.
The company’s AOC, numbered OBA/AOC/12-15/002, was initially revoked on January 30, 2025 by NCAA over allegations of infringing Part 1.2.1.5 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs).
However, in a letter dated February 28, 2025, with reference NCAA/DGCA//DLS/CS/2025/013, the NCAA confirmed that Omni-Blu had provided compelling evidence demonstrating that the falsified readout report for avionics equipment on a Sikorsky S76C+ helicopter (MSN 760486, registration 5N-BQG) was facilitated by the aircraft’s owner/operator, Eastwind Aviation Limited.
The NCAA’s review concluded that Omni-Blu Aviation had no active participation in the events leading to the falsification and lacked any intention or knowledge of the falsification.
“We are pleased and relieved to announce that Omni-Blu has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
“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,” management of Omni-Blu highlighted this in a statement.
Omni-Blu also expressed gratitude to its clients, customers, stakeholders, industry friends, and well-wishers for their support during the challenging period.
The company highlighted its decade-long record of compliance and safety since obtaining its AOC in 2015, emphasizing its commitment to ethical standards and regulatory adherence.
“It is worthy of note that 2025 will be the tenth (10) year since OBA obtained its AOC and started commercial flight operations, never has she been implicated for any sharp practice or cutting of corners in other to obtain any certifications or approvals from the NCAA,” the statement read.
Omni-Blu Aviation reaffirmed its dedication to its core values, excellent service delivery, and strict compliance with regulations in all its business operations.
