Omni Blu Aviation has entered into technical partnership with Omni Helicopters International, OHI, parent of Brazil’s leading offshore aviation specialist Omni Taxi Aereo S.A.(OTA). The partnership will enable Omni Blu Aviation to make use of OHI technical expertise, access to aircraft and track record in safety and operating performance.

According to Captain Sunny Adegbuyi, Managing Director of Omni Blu Aviation, the alliance will help his company to access resources that “ will lead to the introduction of new aircraft technology and safety systems, in turn boosting investment, training and formation. This will benefit the broader Nigerian aviation sector and impact the overall economy by elevating local capabilities and promoting increased employment, professional development and sustainable competition.”

•From right: Capital Partners, Stirling Square, Mr. Bolaji Odunsi, Chairman, OMNI Helicopters International, (OHI), Mr. Rui Faria Paulo de Almeida, Managing Director, OMNI-Blu Aviation Limited, (OBA), Capt. Sunny Adegbuyi and Executive Director, Corporate & Admin Services, OMNI-BLU Aviation Limited, OBA, Ms. Joy Duncan at news briefing announcing Strategic Joint Venture and Mutual Cooperation between OMNI Helicopters International and OMNI-Blu Aviation Limited (Offshore Aviation Services in Nigeria) held yesterday in Lagos

Adegbuyi added that at a time when aviation companies are  divesting and pulling out of the industry, “ OHI  has demonstrated its faith and confidence in the aviation policy of the present administration, carefully crafted and  piloted by the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Serika, as fully endorsed by the President. We are delighted to partner with one of the world best Helicopter operators at a critical time for Nigerian offshore aviation”

Responding , Captain Rui Almeida, founder of OHI, said: “ We are excited to join forces with Omni Blu Aviation in the development of a safe and reliable offshore aviation market in Nigeria. The current situation in Nigeria is similar to the environment we found in Brazil in 2006, when tightening regulations and substantially upgraded demands from oil and gas offered opportunities to new entrants.”

“ We share the ethos and ambitions of our valued partner Omni Blu and are confident that the alliance will truly make a difference to the Nigerian offshore aviation market .“