February 01, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked the Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) for Omni-Blu Aviation and Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited.
A statement signed by the NCAA director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu, said the decision followed findings that both companies engaged in fraudulent practices related to their applications, licences and operational records.
“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”, the statement explained.
The NCAA said the specific certificates revoked were OBA/AOC/12-15/002 for Omni-Blu Aviation and EAL/AOC/03-24/001 for Eastwind Aviation.
According to Part 1.2.1.5(b) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs), such violations can lead to severe sanctions, including the revocation of air operator certificates.
“Consequently, the respective Air Operator Certificates OBA/AOC/12-15/002 and EAL/AOC/03-24/001 are hereby revoked”, NCAA announced.
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