The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted 7Star Airlines Limited Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to commence flight operations.
The presentation of the Operational Specifications (OpSpec) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) took place at the NCAA’s Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 5th January, 2023.
The Director, Airworthiness and Standards (DAWS) who represented the Director General, presented the certificate to the 7Star team, lead by the Chairman, Daniel Richard congratulated the new entrant for successfully completing the five(5) phase process. He praised 7Star for the display of professionalism and discipline in the course of the stringent exercise.
Engr. Kayode Ajiboye enjoined the new operator to remain exemplary by imbibing the culture of safety as their core value. This, the DAWS said, is better observed by always keeping eyes on the ball.
In his response, the Deputy MD Air Cdr. Simon expressed satisfaction in getting the AOC which, according to him, is a milestone in the airline’s bid towards commencement of helicopter service operations. He promised to ensure that safety comes first in all of 7Star’s operations. He further commended the NCAA for the approval and assured that professionalism will be strictly adhered to.
DMD assured that 7Star will not rest on its laurels by ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and global best practices in its operations. He dedicated the certificate to the entire management, staff and partners of 7star for their hard work and support all through. Notable mention was NHV Group, a Belgian aviation firm with core strength in B-to-B Helicopter services. With over 25 years in operations and about 50 operational helicopters across three continents, NHV and 7star are expected to take aviation operations to the next level.
The Chairman of 7Star airline, Chief Daniel Richard, in celebrating the feat assured Nigerians that the same way 7Star hangar, a sister company to the new 7Star airlines, did not let Nigerians and aviation community down by meeting up with global standards, is the same way the airline will follow suit. He added that beyond the helicopter operations, 7star will soon launch her fixed wing operations to give affordable and premium aviation jet/prop services to her clients across Africa.
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Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
