NCAA reinstates Omni-Blu Aviation’s AOC, clears to resume operations in Nigeria 

The decision follows an appeal by the company and reverses the earlier revocation of its certificate on January 30, 2025, over alleged regulatory violations.

Omni-Blu Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer, Akin Olateru, disclosed the reinstatement in a statement on Monday in Lagos, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria.

He explained that the NCAA’s review panel exonerated the company of any wrongdoing, leading to the restoration of its AOC, numbered OBA/AOC/1 2-15/002.

“Omni-Blu Aviation Ltd., says the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cleared it of any wrongdoing and reinstated its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) No. OBA/AOC/1 2-15/002. 

“The Chief Executive Officer, Omni-Blu Aviation, Mr Akin Olateru, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. 

“According to Olateru, the reinstatement of the company’s AOC followed an appeal against the NCAA’s decision to revoke it on Jan. 30,” the NAN report read in part.

NCAA initially revoked the certificate on January 30, 2025, citing an alleged violation of Part 1.2.1.5 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) due to a falsified readout report for avionics equipment on a Sikorsky S76C+ helicopter (MSN 760486, Reg. Mark 5N-BQG).

Olateru welcomed the NCAA’s appeal process and expressed gratitude to the company’s clients, stakeholders, and industry partners for their support. He reaffirmed Omni-Blu Aviation’s commitment to maintaining its decade-long record of regulatory compliance and safety.

Despite the reinstatement, as of the time of this report, the NCAA has yet to issue an official statement on the matter through its communication channels.

The revocation and subsequent reinstatement of Omni-Blu Aviation’s AOC stem from a series of regulatory hurdles: