NCAA approves Flybird's UAV operations in Nigeria

Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited has reached another milestone in its growth trajectory with the official issuance of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) / Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Certification by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

According to Tracy Wilson, General Manager, this certification authorises Flybird to conduct UAV/RPAS operations in Nigeria, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a trusted and forward-thinking leader in aviation.

“It further reflects Flybird’s commitment to safety, compliance, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies,” said Wilson.

With this approval, Flybird is poised to deploy UAV/RPAS capabilities across a wide spectrum of industries, including oil and gas, agriculture, energy, infrastructure inspection, aerial mapping, environmental monitoring, and security.

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“The issuance of this certification is both a responsibility and an opportunity. It underscores our dedication to global standards of aviation safety and positions Flybird at the forefront of unmanned aviation solutions in Africa,” said Ahmed Borodo, C.E.O. at Flybird.

This achievement comes as part of Flybird’s broader vision to redefine business aviation and integrated air solutions across Africa and beyond, ensuring clients benefit from precision, safety, and innovation in every operation.

Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited continues to set benchmarks in the industry, now extending its expertise from managed aircraft operations to advanced UAV/RPAS solutions.

Flybird is a leading aircraft management and private jet charter company based in Abuja, Nigeria. The company offers tailored aviation solutions, including aircraft acquisition advisory, flight operations, Aircraft Management, Maintenance services, and now, certified UAV/RPAS services.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.