Elin Group Limited has secured its Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Certificates and Operations Specification (OPSPEC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, marking a breakthrough moment for African aviation.
According to a press release by the company, the certification, awarded in September 2025, follows Elin’s historic completion of Africa’s first 7,800 hour landings check on a Bombardier Challenger 604.
Conducted between April and June, the project was executed entirely in Nigeria by Elin’s licensed engineers — without foreign contractors or overseas facilities.
With a Challenger 604 and an Agusta A109E helicopter in its fleet, Elin has been a strong player in Nigeria’s private aviation sector for over five years.
The AMO certification now positions the company to extend its maintenance services to third-party operators, helping African carriers retain skills and resources within the continent.
Engr. Dr. Benedict Adeyileka FNSE, Executive Director, Elin Group Limited, stated: “The issuance of the AMO Certificates and OPSPEC by the NCAA is a landmark for both Elin Group and Nigeria’s aviation industry. This approval empowers us to maintain our fleet and extend services to other operators, thereby supporting the sector’s growth. It affirms the standards we have upheld over the years and places on us the responsibility to expand services that strengthen the aviation ecosystem. We thank the NCAA for their confidence in our capabilities. This recognition inspires us to keep striving for excellence and innovation in building a stronger, safer, and more sustainable aviation industry.”
The move not only builds indigenous technical expertise but also signals Africa’s ability to compete at global standards in aviation maintenance.
