The Air Operators Certificate AOC of Omni-Blu Aviation has been reinstated by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA.
According to a release by the management of the Airline, this followed an appeal against the decision of the NCAA, revoking Omni-Blu Aviation limited Air Operator Certificate in its letter dated 30th January 2025, on allegations of infringement of Part 1.2.1.5 Nig. CARs.
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 Omni-
Blu Aviation.
Omni-Blu thanked the NCAA appeal review panel and the D-G NCAA for painstakingly and
dispassionately undertaking this administrative review and reaching a most equitable
decision.
We also wish to thank our client’s, customers, stakeholders, industry friends and well-
wishers, and everyone who through calls, text messages and visits showed solidarity,
believing in us and our avowed integrity through this most difficult experience.
The management of the airline disclosed that, this year 2025 will be the tenth (10) year since OBA obtained its AOC and
started commercial flight operations, and 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 airline continues to be particular about safety, and compliance with all regulation. It is a company
that holds itself to high ethical standards.
Omni-Blu remains committed to its values, excellent service delivery, and compliance with
regulation in the conduct of its business.
