Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended both the air operator certificate (AOC) and air transport license (AOL) of XEJET over the “inability to authenticate” the airline’s insurance documents.
According to a letter dated August 30, 2023, signed by Musa Nuhu, director-general of NCAA. the suspension took effect immediately,
The suspension stems from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) being unable to verify the authenticity of the aircraft insurance document in question.
In the letter titled ‘Notice of Suspension Of Air Transport License NCAA/ATR1/ATK153 and Air Operator’s Certificate EXJET/AOC/01-22/001,” the agency has identified four aircraft currently suspended pending the conclusion of its investigation.
“In receipt of the response to our letter of verification from the NAICOM regarding your certificate of insurance with No. 40122093300118-22B in respect of your Embraer 145; Reg.No (5N-BZM) with Serial No. 14500842, indicating that they are unable to confirm the authenticity of your insurance documents,” the letter reads.
“And that the documents did not emanate from consolidated hallmark insurance as presented to the authority.
“In view of the above, the authority is investigating the matter and hereby suspends your ATL with licence No. NCAA/ATR1/ATK153 and AOC with certificate No. XEJET/AOC/01-22/001 for safety considerations and public interest in accordance with Section 59 (7) of the Civil Aviation Act with immediate effect pending the conclusion of our investigation.
“Consequent to the above, the operations of the under-listed aircraft are suspended. 1.N-BZM EMBRAER EMB-145LR with Senal No. 14500842; 2. 5N-BZL EMBRAER S.A EMB-145MP with Serial No. 145360; 3. 5N-BZN EMBRAER EMB-145MP with Serial No. 1450056; 4. 5N-XEL BOMBARDIER INC. CL-600-2B19 (CRJ 200) Serial No. 7975.”
The regulatory body has directed the mandatory return of the Air Transport License (ATL) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the Office of the Chairman of the Flight Standard Group following the reception of this correspondence.
This directive was outlined in the letter, with copies also forwarded to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).
NCAA also copied the minister of aviation and aerospace development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in the letter.
