By Chidi Ugwu
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the revocation of Air Operator Certificates for both Omni-Blu Aviation and Eastwind Aviation due to violations of 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.
The specific certificates revoked are OBA/AOC/12-15/002 for Omni-Blu Aviation and EAL/AOC/03-24/001 for Eastwind Aviation.
This decision follows findings that both companies engaged in fraudulent practices related to their applications, licenses, 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 revocation comes amid ongoing scrutiny and regulatory actions by the NCAA aimed at ensuring compliance and safety within Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The Authority’s actions reflect its commitment to maintaining high standards and accountability among aviation operators in the country.
“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”.
