FirstNation Airways seeks reconsideration, review of NCAA’s suspension
The management of FirstNation Airways is seeking the reconsideration and review of the suspension of its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) indefinitely by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA).
First Nation Airways stated in a statement signed by Mr. Rasheed Yusuff and made available to the Media that it will cooperate with NCAA in good faith, to address all concerns and the alleged infractions to reach resolution.
The airline explained in the statement that it is reluctant to join issues, in the media with NCAA, because of its belief that Regulation through Media sensationalism will ultimately not serve the industry well.
Yusuff reiterated that the airline respected regulations and have immediately complied with NCAA’s directive.
“It is a matter of fact, that we presented two airworthy aircraft, to the Authority as far back as September 2017. It is therefore apparent that the context of our operation vis-a-vis compliance with the extant regulations and Government’s policy have been misconstrued,” FirstNation said.
The airline added that the allegations are not safety related as their operation achieved above industry dispatch reliability of over 95 per cent and reputed for on time performance and schedule integrity.
FirstNation Airline stated further that the operating aircraft and crew hold the relevant, safety critical approvals and authorisations.
The airline noted further that the basis of NCAA’s decision is apparently commercial.
FirstNation Airways maintained that: “In an Industry facing worsening Aircraft capacity constraints, the Authority should be forward-looking and working with industry to facilitate policies that will endear industry growth, so as not to further limit and compromise passengers’ choice options across all segments. The national interest has not been served by this development”.
The airline said it remained committed to the highest level of safety standard in line with industry best practise.
Firstnation concluded in the statement that it is currently working assiduously on fleet expansion with confidence of growing their fleet this year, 2018.
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