Omni-Blu Aviation Cleared of Wrongdoing, Air Operator Certificate Reinstated
Omni-Blu Aviation has regained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) cleared the airline of any misconduct.
The development comes just weeks after the NCAA revoked the AOCs of Omni-Blu Aviation and Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited over alleged safety violations.
In a statement on Monday, Akin Olateru, CEO of Omni-Blu Aviation, confirmed that the NCAA had reinstated the company’s certification, officially exonerating it from any involvement in the alleged falsification of aviation records.
The controversy began on January 30, when the NCAA cited both Omni-Blu Aviation and Eastwind Aviation for violations of Part 1.2.1.5 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs), which prohibits falsification, reproduction, or alteration of official aviation documents.
However, in a letter dated February 28 (Ref: NCAA/DGCA/DLS/CS/2025/013), the NCAA confirmed that the fraudulent readout report for the avionics equipment of a Sikorsky S76C+ helicopter (MSN 760486, Reg. Mark 5N-BQG) was solely linked to Eastwind Aviation Ltd. The letter stated that Omni-Blu Aviation had no role in the incident and was not complicit in the falsification.
“The NCAA concluded there was no active participation by Omni-Blu Aviation in the events leading to the falsification of the readout report,” Olateru said. “There was neither any intent to falsify nor any knowledge of the falsification on our part.”
Following the reinstatement of its AOC, Olateru expressed gratitude to the NCAA appeal review panel and the Director-General for their thorough and impartial review. He also extended appreciation to Omni-Blu’s clients, stakeholders, and well-wishers for their unwavering support during the challenging period.
“It is worthy of note that 2025 marks our tenth year since obtaining our AOC and commencing commercial flight operations,” Olateru said. “Never in our history have we been implicated in any malpractice or attempts to cut corners for certification or approvals.”
He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to upholding the highest safety standards and strict compliance with aviation regulations.
