The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Binani Air Global Services and Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations.
Speaking at the presentation for Binani Air Global Services, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo commended “the resilience and determination of the airline, describing the certification as a historic milestone and significant breakthrough with the emergence of a female-led airline in a sector long dominated by men.”
Capt. Najomo also applauded “the airline’s owner, Sen. Aishatu Binani Dahiru and the management team for their persistence throughout the rigorous certification process, stressing their determination and consistency in addressing every requirement and obstacle until the certification was finally achieved.”
Sen. Binani expressed gratitude to “the NCAA for its guidance and professionalism throughout the process, describing the journey as both challenging and rewarding.” For Enugu Air, the Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo described “the development as another milestone, noting that the Authority has been working to make the process more efficient while ensuring operators meet all required benchmarks.”
Capt. Najomo also urged “the airline to continue to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.”
Representative of Enugu Air, Capt. Tolu Ita described the certification as “a dream come true, expressing gratitude to the NCAA for its guidance and oversight throughout the painstaking process.”
The DGCA noted that “obtaining the AOC marks only the beginning of a more demanding phase, advising the airline’s management to prioritize proper planning, professionalism, and continuous adherence to safety and operational standards as there is no room for shortcuts in the industry.”
Before obtaining its AOC, Enugu Air was operating with the AOC of Xejet.