Posted by Sade Williams
Quorum Aviation Limited on Sunday said it has all the requisite certificates and approvals to own and operate an airline, as required by the the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
The company in a statement said it is a responsible corporate entity that adheres to, and complies with all the rules and regulations pertaining to the aviation industry as laid-out in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCAR).
It added that it is compelled to make the clarifications to avoid insunuations and speculations of otherwise in some quarters
“Quorum Aviation Limited is compelled to make a few larifications regarding the unfortunate helicopter accident which occurred on Friday, August 28, 2020 that claimed the lives of three of our staffs who were onboard the aircraft.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Quorum Aviation Limited is a responsible corporate entity that adheres to, and complies with all the rules and regulations pertaining to the aviation industry as laid-out in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCAR).
“The company has all the requisite certificates and approvals obtained through a very rigorous process, including inter alia an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), Certificate of Airworthiness (COA) and Insurance. All our certificates and approvals are current and valid as issued by the authorities following due process.
“During this difficult time, we crave the indulgence of the media to refrain from conjecture and speculation, and to choose instead to await the outcome of the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) investigation into the cause of the mishap. Our thoughts and prayers remains with the families of the departed” , it stated.
