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Industry think tank group,
Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI), has called for an urgent review
of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs) Part 9 to trigger the growth
of the industry by granting fee exemptions and tx holidays to fledging low cost
carriers.
The Round Table according to its
spokesman, Mr. Olumide Uhunayo said the amendments to the NCARs had become
compelling in order to pave the way for another layer of regulation concerning
scheduled operator's licensing with a fleet seat limit of 100 seats.
He said: "Operators
exceeding 100 seats must apply for the relevant Air Operators' Certificate
(AOC) category, undergoing necessary certification processes.
“We believe this approach
encourages growth, granting fee exemptions and tax holidays to new low-cost
carriers."
ASRTI draws parallels with the US
Part 135 for commuter and on-demand operations, emphasizing the proposal’s aim
to promote new entrants.
The ASRTI clarified that its
proposal isn’t to create restricted airline operations but to encourage new
entrants, avoiding stringent safety regulations.
ASRTI listed the benefits of the
review to include anticipating increased aircraft, job opportunities, improved
airport utilization, airspace usage, patronage, and revenue generation.
Ohunayo said: "Furthermore,
ASRTI asserts that the proposal will boost aviation’s GDP contribution, serving
as a training ground for professionals."
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