NCAA grant commercial flight license to Fly-Pyatic

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Air Operator Certificate to Fly-Pyatic, the aviation flagship of Pyatic Group to commence commercial air transport operations, including executive charter and non-scheduled flight services in the country.

Presenting the certificate to the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Pyatic Group, Capt. Aliyu Ahmad Yakubu in Abuja, Director General of NCAA, Captain Chris Ona Najomo, described the certification as a significant milestone, emphasizing that obtaining an AOC is only the beginning.

He said “What is important now is not just obtaining the AOC but maintaining it. Safety remains non-negotiable. We are committed to supporting operators while ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational discipline are maintained across the industry”.

In his remarks, Capt Ahmad Yakubu said the presentation of the certificate represents more than permission to fly, but “It represents a belief that mobility creates access, access creates opportunities, and opportunities transform lives.

“This is more than a certification; it is the foundation for a bigger vision. We are building an aviation-led enterprise where mobility enables business growth, connects opportunities, and creates lasting value”.

He described Pyatic Group as a dynamic enterprise committed to powering economies and building sustainable partnerships, saying “through Fly-Pyatic and an evolving portfolio of strategic interests, the Group creates opportunities, unlocks access, and empowers thriving communities across Africa. The milestone also highlights the enormous opportunities within Nigeria’s aviation sector.

“Despite being Africa’s largest economy and one of the continent’s most entrepreneurial nations, the industry continues to face infrastructure gaps, high operating costs, and financing challenges. Yet, these challenges present opportunities for innovative operators to rethink how aviation serves businesses and the wider economy.

“Fly-Pyatic believes the future lies in positioning aviation not merely as a luxury, but as a strategic tool for productivity and economic growth”.

Also speaking at the occasion, Fly-Pyatic Group Chief Operating Officer, Bola Adeeko, said the company is deliberately building around the needs of modern executives and organizations.

Adeeko said “When people move faster, businesses grow faster. Today’s leaders are not simply looking for flights; they want reliability, flexibility, privacy, and the ability to maximize every hour. That is the value Fly-Pyatic is bringing to the market.”

According to him, the presentation of the AOC will shape Fly-Pyatic’s market positioning by reinforcing what it describes as a smarter executive mobility model that prioritizes time efficiency, flexibility, safety, and business outcomes.

He said “Its services are designed for corporate executives managing multiple commitments across cities, entrepreneurs seeking secure and flexible travel options, organizations requiring executive and team movement, and government and diplomatic institutions where privacy and reliability are essential.

“For these customers, the real cost of travel is rarely the ticket. It’s meetings missed or opportunities lost as a result of productive hours lost to airport queues, cancelled flights, and travel uncertainties.

“At Pyatic, aviation is not simply about flying, and the air operator certificate for Fly-Pyatic is therefore more than a regulatory milestone. It’s a call to service to address these challenges through on-demand charter services, corporate mobility solutions, and flexible travel arrangements committed to redefining executive mobility, expanding access to opportunities, and helping businesses move with speed, confidence, and purpose.

“The goal is simple and clear: empowering economies and building sustainable partnerships, one journey at a time.”