NCAA Revokes 2 Operators’ Certificates Over Fraudulent Acts

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked the Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) of Omni-Blu Aviation and Eastwind Aviation due to violations of some basic regulations.

They violated Part 1.2.1.5 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs), which pertains to the falsification, reproduction, or alteration of crucial aviation documents.

NCAA said the certificates revoked were OBA/AOC/12-15/002 for Omni-Blu Aviation and EAL/AOC/03-24/001 for Eastwind Aviation.

It said the decision was aimed at sanitising the aviation industry following the recent incident involving a Max Air aircraft at the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano.

The agency said the decision was taken after findings which showed that both companies engaged in fraudulent practices related to their applications, licences, and operational records.

According to Part 1.2.1.5(b) of Nig. CARs, such violations can lead to severe sanctions, including the revocation of air operator certificates, which the NCAA has now enforced.

The sanction came amid ongoing scrutiny and regulatory actions by the NCAA aimed at ensuring compliance and safety within Nigeria’s aviation sector.

NCAA said the actions reflected its commitment to maintaining high standards and accountability among aviation operators in the country.

This was contained in a statement signed yesterday by the NCAA director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu.

It read: “The Authority has determined that both Omni-Blu Aviation and Eastwind Aviation are in violation of Part 1.2.1.5 of Nig. CARs on falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, licences, certificates, logbooks, reports, or records.

“Part 1.2 1.5(b) of Nig. CARs provide the sanction for such fraud as revocation of the certificate.

“Consequently, the respective Air Operator Certificates OBA/AOC/12-15/002 and EAL/AOC/03-24/001 are hereby revoked.”