Boost for aircraft maintenance as NCAA grants license to Flybird

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification to Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, marking a milestone in its commitment to operational safety, and service delivery.

With this certification, Flybird is now officially authorised to carry out aircraft maintenance services in line with stringent national and international aviation standards.

The approval further strengthens Flybird’s capacity to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions to both its managed fleet and third-party operators.

Speaking on the development, Ahmed Borodo, CEO of Flybird, stated:

“This approval is a strategic achievement for Flybird as we continue to build a full-service aviation platform. Our clients can now rely on our in-house technical capabilities for faster turnaround times, higher maintenance standards, and increased operational reliability. We thank the NCAA for their support and confidence in our systems and personnel.”

Paulina Ogbaji, Line and Base Maintenance Manager at Flybird, added:

“This certification is a validation of the hard work and dedication of our maintenance team. We have consistently maintained high technical standards, and this milestone reflects our readiness to support a growing fleet with safe and efficient maintenance operations.”

The AMO certification positions Flybird among the few private jet companies in Nigeria with NCAA-approved maintenance capabilities, reinforcing its leadership in business aviation services across the West African region.

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, concierge support, and now, certified maintenance 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.