In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air, authorizing the airline to commence scheduled flight operations.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja, the nation’s capital, the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo, described the development as a significant milestone.
He noted that the Authority has been working to streamline the certification process while ensuring that operators fully comply with all required standards.
Captain Najomo commended Enugu Air for successfully completing the certification process, urging the airline to maintain strict adherence to safety and operational standards.
He warned that any lapse could result in the revocation of the AOC.
The Director-General also commended the NCAA technical team and the airline’s management for their dedication throughout the certification process, which involved operational demonstrations, documentation reviews and multiple evaluation stages, amongst others.
Responding on behalf of the airline, Captain. Tolu Ita described the certification as a dream come true, expressing gratitude to the NCAA for its guidance and oversight through out the painstaking process.