LAGOS , NIGERIA – Omni-Blu Aviation Ltd., has announced that 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 of Omni-Blu Aviation, Mr Akin Olateru, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

This came on the heels of an appeal against the decision of the NCAA revoking Omni-Blu’s AOC in a letter dated 30 January 2025, on allegations of infringement of Part 1.2.1.5 Nig.CARs.

NCAA vide its letter dated 28″ February 2025 with ref: NCAA/DGCA//DLS/CS/2025/013 stated that Omni-Blu Aviation deduced further evidence to prove that the download analysis and issuance of the falsified readout report for avionics equipment on the Sikorsky S76C+ helicopter with MSN 760486 and Reg. Mark SN-BQG was facilitated by the aircraft Owner/Operator Eastwind Aviation Limited.

Consequently, the NCAA determined amongst other things that: there was no active participation by Omni-Blu Aviation in the series of events leading up to the falsification of the readout report.

Also, that there was no intention to falsify or knowledge of the falsification on the part of Omni-Blu Aviation.

“We wish to thank the NCAA appeal review panel and the D-G NCAA for painstakingly and dispassionately undertaking this administrative review and reaching a most equitable decision.

“We also wish to thank our client’s, customers, stakeholders, industry friends and wellwishers, and everyone who through calls, text messages and visits showed solidarity, believing in us and our avowed integrity through this most difficult experience.

“It is worthy of note that 2025 will be the tenth (10) year since OBA obtained its AOC and started commercial flight operations, never has she been implicated for any sharp practice or cutting of corners in other to obtain any certifications or approvals from the NCAA.”

The company continues to be particular about safety, and compliance with all regulation. It is a company that holds itself to high ethical standards.

Omni-Blu remains committed to its values, excellent service delivery, and compliance with regulation in the conduct of its business.