Application of: 

KABO AIR LIMITED 

BEFORE THE UNITED STATES 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON D.C 

Docket No. OST -

For exemption authority pursuant to 

49 U.S.C. § 40109 and for a foreign 

Air Carrier Permit pursuant to 

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APPLICATION OF KABO AIR LIMITED 

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FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER PERMIT AND EXEMPTION AUTHORITY. 

DATED: 

NOTICE: 

November 08, 2011 

Communication with respect to the 

Above should be addressed to: 

Segun Adesanya 

Sanya Airways 

3565 Austell Road #1057 

Marietta, Georgia 30008 

Tel: 404 966-1620 

Fax: 770 726-7012 

Representative for Kabo Air Limited 

Any person who wish to support or oppose this application must file an answer 

with the Department of Transportation and serve a copy on the application and all of the persons 

served with this application by November 21, 2011 (with respect to the exemption request) and 

by November 29, 2011 (with respect to the permit request). 
Application of: 

KABO AIR LIMITED 

BEFORE THE UNITED STATES 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON D.C 

Docket No. OST -

For exemption authority pursuant to 

49 U.S.C. § 40109 and for a foreign 

Air Carrier Permit pursuant to 

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49 u.s.c. § 41301 ) 

APPLICATION OF KABO AIR LIMITED 

FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER PERMIT AND EXEMPTION AUTHORITY. 

Kabo Air Limited ("Kabo Air"), a carrier of the Federal Republic ofNigeria, hereby submits, 

pursuant to 49 U.S.C §§ 41301 and 40109, Part 211 of the Department's Economic Regulations 

(14 C.F.R Part 211), Subparts Band C of the Department's Rules of Practice in Proceedings (14 

C.F.R. §§ 302.201 and 302.301, et seq.), and the Department's August 23, 2005, Notice in 

Docket OST-2005-22228 (the "Streamlined Licensing Procedures Notice"), this Application for 

an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit to provide scheduled air transportation of persons, 

property and mail between Nigeria and the United States. Kabo Air intends to institute service 

two times weekly from Lagos, Nigeria to Houston ("IAH''), Fort Lauderdale ("FLL") and 

Atlanta ("ATL"). 
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Kabo Air requests that the Department process this application pursuant to the 

streamlined regulatory procedures for licensing U.S. and foreign air carriers set for in the 

Streamlined Licensing Procedures Notice dated August 23, 2005 (Docket OST-2005-22228), (1) 

granting the requested exemption authority for a two-year period or until after the requested 

permit authority becomes effective, whichever occurs first, and (2) approving the corresponding 

foreign air carrier permit request under the "show cause" procedures described in the Notice. 

In support of this Application, Kabo Air states the followings: 

1. Name and address of the applicant, the nature of its organization and the country 

under the laws of which it is organized. 

Kabo Air is a private company limited by shares and was incorporated under the 

Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 ofNigeria in Ahuja on July 13, 2009 

The complete name and address of the applicant is as follows: 

Kabo Air Limited 

6773 Ashton Road 

Kano, NIGERIA 

Tel: 011-234- 803 650-2622 

Fax: 011- 234-

Email: captsaidukaboair@yahoo.com 
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2. Name and address of the government air transport authority with regulatory 

jurisdiction over the applicant. 

Kabo Air is subject to the jurisdiction of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority located 

at: 

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority 

Aviation House 

P.M.B. 21029,21038 

Ikeja, Lagos. NIGERIA 

Tel: +234 (0) 1 472-1521 

Fax: +234 (0) 1 279-0421 

3. Statement of the authority requested and a description of the services 

proposed: 

Kabo Air requests issuance of an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit 

authorizing it to engage in scheduled air transportation of persons, property and 

mail between Nigeria and the United States to the full extent permitted by the Air 

Transport Agreement between the United States of America and the Federal 

Republic of Nigeria dated August 26, 2000. Kabo Air intends to institute service 

two times weekly on a non-wetlease basis with Boeing 767-300 aircraft from 

Lagos, Nigeria to both IAH, FLL and ATL 

4. Information concerning the directors, officers and key management personnel 

applicants. 

The directors, officers and key management personnel of Kabo Air and their 

addresses and citizenship are attached hereto as Exhibit A. 
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5. Information concerning the ownership of the applicants 

1. Hajiya Maimuna Adamu Dank:abo 12.5% 

11. Hajiya Hasiya Sadiq Fari 5.147038824% 

iii. Abdulkadir M. Adamu Dankabo 10.29411765% 

IV. Idris M. adamu Dank:abo 10.29411765% 

v. Abdullahi M. Adamu Dankabo 10.29411765% 

Vl. Adamu Sarki Adamu Dankabo 10.29411765% 

vii. Ahmadu M. Adamu Dankabo 10.29411765% 

vm. Fahad M. Adamu Dank:abo 10.29411765% 

IX. Umar M. Adamu Dank:abo 10.29411765% 

X. Sani M. Adamu Dank:abo 10.29411765% 

6. Ownership or control of other airlines or transportation companies. 

Neither Kabo Air nor the personnel identified above hold any interest in other 

airlines or transportation related companies. 

7. Relationship between the applicant and its homeland government. 

Aside from the regulatory oversight ofvarious governmental entities of the 

Federal Republic ofNigeria, the Federal Republic ofNigeria government is not 

involved in the ownership, management, or operations of Kabo Air. 

8. Applicant's insurance coverage meets or exceeds the liability limits of 14 

C.F.R. Part 205 

Kabo Air's liability insurance coverage, provided by Lloyd's of London and 

various insurance companies, exceeds the minimum requirements of 14 C.F .R. 

Part 205 
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9. Evidence of the applicant's homeland operating authority 

A copy of Kabo Air's Air Operator Certificate awarded by the Nigerian Civil 

Aviation Authority is attached hereto as Exhibit B. This certificate authorizes 

Kabo Air to operate passenger service, including the services proposed in this 

application. Kabo Air's Air Operator Certificate is valid through March 02, 2013 

and is eligible for renewal thereafter. 

10. Operating history of the applicant 

From a humble beginning in 1980 as a private airline company, the first of its kind in 

Nigeria, Kabo Air steadily grew to overwhelmingly dominate the skies of Nigeria in the 

field of air operation. For over a decade, Kabo Air operated about 20 domestic flights 

daily linking Nigerians from both sides of Rivers Niger and Benue especially 

businessmen and women from Kano through which business transaction flourished, 

catapulting Kano people to new level in modem business. From two leased aircrafts at its 

inception, Kabo Air, now the oldest airline in Nigeria had at its peak period of operation 

24 fully owned aircrafts of various sizes to consolidate its position as No.I in Africa with 

excellent Safety Record. Kabo Air achievements includes, "The prestigious Appreciation 

Medal of the Saudi Arabia Government as the best Pilgrim Carrier of 2003 
Kabo Air Application for Exemption Authority and a Foreign Air Carrier Permit. 

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9. Evidence of the applicant's homeland operating authority 

A copy ofKabo Air's Air Operator Certificate awarded by the Nigerian Civil 

Aviation Authority is attached hereto as Exhibit B. This certificate authorizes 

Kabo Air to operate passenger service, including the services proposed in this 

application. Kabo Air's Air Operator Certificate is valid through March 02, 2013 

and is eligible for renewal thereafter. 

10. Operating history of the applicant 
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11. Fleet Information. 

A list ofKabo Air's aircraft is attached hereto as Exhibit C. 

12. Aircraft maintenance 

Kabo Air has contracted with Pacific Aerospace to provide maintenance for 

its fleet. The maintenance program of Kabo Air complies with annexes 1, 6 

(Part 1), and 7 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (the 

"Chicago Convention"). 

13. Description of any agreement or cooperative working arrangements. 

N/A 

14. Financial data summaries 

15. Homeland government financial assistance. 

Kabo Air does not receive and does not expect to receive any financial 

assistance from the Government of the Federal Republic ofNigeria. 

16. Financial forecast. 

Projected revenue ofKabo Air's operations are attached hereto to Exhibit D. 

This Exhibit is being submitted with a motion for confidential treatment 

pursuant to Rule 12 ofthe Department's Rules of Practice. 
Kabo Air Application for Exemption Authority and a Foreign Air Carrier Permit. 

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17. Bilateral agreement and designations; homeland government policy with 

respect to US. carriers. 

The United States and the Federal Republic ofNigeria have entered into an 

Air Transport Agreement dated August 26, 2000. The services described 

herein are permitted by the Air Transport Agreement. Furthermore, the 

Federal republic ofNigeria has to date granted authority for U.S. carriers to 

operate scheduled services from Atlanta and New York to Lagos and Ahuja, 

Nigeria. 

18. Statement as to whether the applicant has for the preceding five years, been 

involved in any safety or tariff violations or any fatal accidents. 

Kabo Air has not been involved in any safety or tariff violations nor has it 

been involved in any fatal accidents during the five years preceding this 

application. 

19. Submission ofOST Form 4523 (Waiver of liability limits under the Warsaw 

Convention). 

Kabo Air submits as Exhibit E, OST Form 4523 relating to the liability 

limitations of the Warsaw Convention pursuant to 14 C.P.R. Part 203 
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20. Annual Fuel Consumption.Estimated 

Kabo Air's flights, using Boeing B767-300 aircraft, are estimated to consume 

on each route slightly to exceeds the 10,000,000 U.S. gallons threshold 

necessary to trigger an environmental inquiry under 14 C.F.R. §313.4(a)(l). 

This amount of fuel consumption is due to the extensive distance covered by the 

flights. Kabo Air respectfully requests the U.S Department of Transportation that 

"in the circumstances presented, that in view of our obligations under 49 U.S.C. 

§40105 to act consistently with international agreements (in this case, the U.S.-

Nigeria Air Transport Agreement), and the public benefits that will be derived from 

Kabo Air's services, approval of the request notwithstanding the anticipated level of 

fuel consumption is warranted." The services proposed herein will connect key 

petroleum centers vital to both the U.S. and Nigeria and will facilitate and make 

more efficient the production of petroleum products. 

Attached as Exhibit F is a verification statement, signed by Saidu Mohammed, 

President I Chief Executive Officer for Kabo Air, as required by 14 C.F .R. §211.11 
Kabo Air Application for Exemption Authority and a Foreign Air Carrier Permit 

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The authority requested herein will provide reliable air transportation between 

the United States and Nigeria, expand the service options currently available, and 

increase competition, and therefore benefit the traveling public. The U.S. has a vested 

interest in ensuring the development of safe air transportation in Africa and has 

repeatedly demonstrated that interest through programs such those under the Africa 

Growth and Opportunity Act and the Safe Skies for Africa Program. The further 

development ofKabo Air's services will constitute a major step in the economic 

development of safe and reliable air transportation in Nigeria. 

WHEREFORE, Kabo Air respectfully requests that it be granted an exemption 

and foreign air carrier permit to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, 

property and mail as more fully described above. 

Dated: November 08, 2011 Respectfully submitted 

S gun Adesanya 

Sanya Airways 

3565 Austell Road. Ste.1057 

Marietta, Georgia 30008 

Cell: 404 966-1620 

Tel: 770 726-7200 

Fax: 770 726-7012 

Representative for Kabo Air Limited 
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NIGERIAN. CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY 

Certificate No. 

AAM/C/013 

... AIR OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE· . 

Pursuant to .the Civil Al(iation Act 2006 an~ the Nigeq<l Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) being In tore~, the 

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority hereby grants, subject to the condidtions in the. Specific Open~ting ProvisiOns 

annexed hereto, an Air Operator's Certificate to:- . , 

KABO AIR UMITED 

on flights for the purpose o.· f public ~spo. rt.. • .'· ,. _,_ ·· .. ,. ~ · ~ .. ~- , .. ·. ·. . ... !; ,.._....r+~+ ~ 

1)'~ of_Opera~n: TRANSPORT fPASSENGER} 

This 'certificate shall not be valid during the continuan~ of the breach of any condition ther~f, provided that a 

. oreach. of a condition whiCh rela.tes to only a· particulcir type of aircraft shall not render this certificate invalid in 

respect of any other type of aircr8ft.. ·· · · · 

ihis certincate.shall be surrendered to theAu~ority when the holder of this certificate suspen~s operations for 

more .than l'ixty (60) days as required by reg\Jiatioil 9. 1·:1.8. Failure to surrender the certificate wilt .lead to 

eventUal revocaUon of this. certificate: · · · ' · · ... 

~- This.cel'tificate or a certified true copy alonQ with the op~tions spec~tio~ shall be carried on· board each 

authoriSed aircraft. · 

6. This te unless revoked; suspended ()r var;ieid shall remain in fOrce untii._. ___ ··-=2:.:N_ . .:;;:D~--'~...,---

MARCH, · 2013· 

Signed this 3RD ·day of 

Designation 

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Office of the Secretary 

of Transportation 

AGENCY DISPLAY OF ESTIMATED BURDEN 

The pubHc reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response. If you wish to 

comment on the accuracy of the estimate or make suggestions for reducing this burden, please direct your comments to: U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation Analysis, X-56, 400 7ott St., SW,., Washington, D.C. 20590. According to the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB 

control number. 

NOTE: For information on where to file completed copies of this form, see FILING INSTRUCTIONS below. 

OMS No. 2106-0030 Expires 9-30-2007 

FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 

POLICIES OF INSURANCE FOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT BODILY INJURY 

AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY 

FILING INSTRUCTIONS: File a signed original of this form with the Federal Aviation Administration, Alr Transportation Olv., AFS-260, 800 Independence 

Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591. (See EXCEPTION below.) 

EXCEPTION: If Section 2.A. is filled In because the Insured Is a canadian Charlsr Air Taxi Operator, file an original of this form with the U.S. Department 

of Transportation, Special Authorities Division (X-46), 400 7V1 Street. SW, Washington, D.C. 20590 

(Please type information, except signatures.) 

THIS CERTIFIES THAT: 

Underwriters at !.loyd's of r.andon and various insurance companies (Name of Insurer) 

has issued a policy or policies of Aircraft Liability Insurance to 

~K~a=::-:b~o:=:......,.At..!i:...!r.......,Lw..~:.i~m'-=i:..loto.llel:.lod.__ _________________ FAA Certificate 

Number _______ _ 

(Name, address and FAA Certificate number of insured Foreign Air Carrier) 

effective from October 11 , 2 0 11 until ten (1 0) days after written notice from the insurer or carrier of the intent 

to tenninate coverage is received by the Department of Transportation. 

NOTE: Part 205 of the Departmenfs Regulations does not anow for a predetermined termination date, and a certificate showing such a date 

is unacceptable. 

--~~--~~~~---------------------------------------------------------1. The Insurer (Check One): 

::x is licensed to issue aircraft insurance policies in the United States; 

::::; is licensed or approved by the government of-:-:---:------------to issue aircraft insurance policies; or 

J is an approved surplus line insurer in the State(s) of __________ _ 

2. 

The Insurer assumes, under the policy or policies listed below, aircraft accident liability insured to minimums at least equal to the 

following during operation, maintenance, or use of aircraft in "foreign air transportation· as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. 40102. 

(.Como/eta aoolicable section A. a. or C below}: 

A. CANADIAN CHARTER AIR TAXI OPERATORS WITH PART 294 AUTHORITY ONLY 

The aircraft covered by this policy have: (1) 30 or fewer passenger seats and a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less; 

and/or (2) a maximum authorized takeoff weight on wheels of no more than 35,000 pounds. (Complete separate or combined 

coverage as appropriate): 

c Separate Coverages: 

Polley No. Tyoe of Uabilitv 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

than cargo attendants) and Property Damage Liability 

Passenger Bodily Injury 

Minimum Limit 

Each person 

$75,000 

$75,000 

Each Occurrence 

$2,000,000*(See note) 

$75,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

Combined Coverage: This combined coverage is a single limit of liability for each occurrence at least equal to the required minimums 

stated above for bodily Injury (excluding passengers), property damage, and passenger bodily injury. 

Policy No. _____________ _ Amount of Coverage_~ ______ u.s. Dollars 

'J This policy covers CARGO operations only and excludes passenger nability insurance. 

NOTE: lf the aircraft covered by this policy have more than 30 passenger seats or more than a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds, the 

minimum limit per occurrence shaU be $20,000,000. 

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OST Form 6411 

B. FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS OPERATING SMALL AIRCRAFT 

The aircraft covered by this policy are SMALL AIRCRAFT (i.e., with 60 or fewer passenger seats or with a maximum payload 

capacity of 18,000 pounds or less). (Complete separate or combined coverage as appropriate): 

0 Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit 

Policy No. Type of Uability Each person Eacb Qccurrenee 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

than cargo attendants) and Property Damage Liability $300,000 

$300,000 

$2,000,000 

$300,000 X 75o/o Of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

Passenger Bodily Injury 

0 Combined Coverage: This combined coverage is a single limit of liability for each occurrence at least equal. to the required 

minimums stated above for bodily injury (excluding passengers), property damaged, and passenger bodily injury. 

Policy No. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars 

0 This policy covers CARGO operations only and excludes passenger liability insurance. 

C. FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS OPERATING LARGE AIRCRAFT 

The aircraft covered by this policy are LARGE AIRCRAFT (I.e., with more than 60 passenger seats or with a maximum payload 

capacity of more than 18,000 pounds). (Complete separate or combined coverage as appropriate): 

0 Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit 

PolicvNo. Type of Liabilitv Ea9hperson Each Occurrence 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

than cargo attendants) and Property Damage Liability $300,000 

$300,000 

$20,000,000 

$300,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

Passenger Bodily Injury 

.fl Combined Coverage: This combined coverage is a single limit of liability for each occurrence at least equal to the required 

minimums stated above for bodily injury (excluding passengers), property damaged, and passenger bodily injury. 

Policy No. AV09025227B Amount of Coverage 500,000,000 U.S. Dollars 

0 This policy covers CARGO operations only and excludes passenger liability insurance. 

3. The policy or policies listed in this certificate lnsure(s) (Check One): 

X Operations conducted with all aircraft operated by the Insured 

L Operations conducted with the following types of aircraft: 

c Operations with the following aircraft: (Use additional page If necessary) 

Make and Model FAA or Foreign Flag 

Registration No. 

4. Each policy listed in this certificate meets or exceeds the requirements in 14 CFR Part 205. 

nderwriters of Lloyd's of London and 

arious insuran~~ies through SEMA 

333 Ponce de Leon Blvd; Suite R-200 

(Adclre$$) 

oral Gables, FL 33134 

(Cily, State, Zip Code) 

lfredo Mason 

the coverage) 

9-7677 

SEMA Insurance 

Insu1:ance (Name of Broker. if applicable) 

2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd; 

(Address) 

Coral Gables, FL 33134 

(City, State, Zip Code) 

Alfredo Mason 

(Officer or authorized representative) 

Suite R 20C 

779-7677 

, Fax Number) 
2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 

Revenue 

Hajj Income 61,200 61,500 63,000 65,000 67,000 

Umrah Income 13,193 15,172 17,151 18,470 19,790 

Aircraft Lease - Biman/Saudi 12,000 13,800 15,600 16,800 18,000 

Dubai/Cairo Route 10,957 12,601 14,244 15,340 16,436 

Jeddah Route 4,000 7,500 9,000 12,000 

Domestic Operations 4,880 9,060 11,680 12,800 

Other Income 2,650 3,048 3,445 3,710 3,975 

100,000 115,001 130,000 140,000 150,001 

Expenditure 

·Aviation Fuel 29,000 31,350 36,200 37,500 40,500 

Other Costs 52,067 53,033 58,355 61,959 58,283 

81,067 84,383 94,555 99,459 98,783 

Net Income 18,933 30,618 35,445 40,541 51,218 

KABO AIR LIMITED 5- YEAR FINANCIAL PROJECTION 
Successful weathering through the storms of these 

rough times is being effectively handled by the 

dynamic Management led by highly qualified and 

well experienced Managing Director, Captain 

Saidu Muhammad. A pioneer Kabo Air staff, the 

MD/CE started as a Cabin Crew and rose to Station 

Manager, Co-Pilot, Pilot and was type rated on 747 

as a Captain of highest professional qualification. 

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Hajiya Maimuna Adamo Dankabo is the widow 

of the late founder ofKabo Air, Alhaji 

Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo and she is currently 

appointed the Chairmanship of the company. 

Mr. Sabi'u U. Yola, Executive Director Finance 

and Admin, an MBA graduate has 17 years 

experience in Banking, Finance and general 

management. 

Captain Joseph Machimu, Director Flight 

Operations. AIR TRANSPORT PILOT: qualified 

as captain on B747, B727, BAC1-11 and SE-210 

caravella aircraft:s with substantial flight time and 

formal educational level studies and enhanced by 

specialized professional training. Competent and 

knowledgeable in the field of aviation with specific 

expertise in Ground school and flight training. 

Proven and verifiable flight and safety record. 

Adroit, agile, and physically fit. Capable, reliable 

pilot requiring minimal instruction or supervision. 

Superb interface with individuals of diverse 

cultures and backgrounds. Present a positive, 

professional image. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Ground and Flight Instmctor 1982 to 1985 

Nigeria civil aviation training centre, Zaria, 

Kaduna 

- Ground instructor and flight instructor for abinitial trainees up to commercial pilot license level 

for sp-15 and sp-16 courses. 

- Flight instructor for trainees for airline transport 

pilot license level sp-15 and sp•16 courses. 
n Mr. Joanah Katung Achiyyi, Director 

Maintenance. Born at Madauchi, Zonkwa in 

Kaduna state on 01 st August 1949. Engr. Achiyyi 

attained the primary school certificate from the N.A 

primary school Zonkwa in 1959 and the 

government craft school now government technical 

school, soba Zaria in 1962. 

A graduate of technical training school of the 

mechanical engineering department of Ahrnadu 

Bello university Zaria, 1967, he later proceeded to 

Zaria for his professional training at Nigeria civil 

aviation training center (NCAT), Zaria in 1971 

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1974. after this, Engr. Achiyyi attended various 

professional courses in Nigeria and abroad, mainly 

U.S.A where he had further training in Aviation at 

various levels of maintenance and engineering 

specifications. 

Through out his chequered professional career, 

Engr. Achiyyi has obtained licenses on various 

Aircraft types including Cessna, Boeing 737 and 

727, BAC 1-11, DC 10 and air bus A31 0 aircraft 

respectively. With the A and C license on Cessna, 

C license on JT9D-7R4 on Air Bus A31 0, En gr. 

Achiyya is highly qualified professional aviation 

engineer. Engr. Jonah Achiyya has also attended 

supervisory and management courses in general 

management, flight safety, Aircraft operations and 

workshop on civil Aviation Air navigation 

regulation (ANR) of NCAA. 

During his working life, Engr. Achiyyi has 

acquired a chequered career in Aviation 

Engineering and maintenance. He has been 

variously, aircraft maintenance Engineer at Nigeria 

Airways limited, station Engineer and later Chief 

Engineer at Hold-trade air services limited, 

Assistant Quality Controller at Donier Aviation 

Nigeria (AlED) company Limited, Quality 

Assurance Manager and now Director Maintenance 

with Kabo Air Limited since 1996. 
n ABBA GONI (Head Quality and Safety) 

Born 3'd February, 1954 in Soye, Barna LGA of 

Barno state. 

Married with five children. Attended Soye primary 

school 1961 

- 1967 

and Govt College Maiduguri 1968 - 1972. 

Joined the aviation industry by enrolling in to 

Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Zaria in 

197 4 to undertake a three year Aeronautical 

Diploma course on Aircraft maintenance, 

sponsored by Nigeria airways Ltd. 

Thereafter, attended several courses on aircraft 

systems and type courses in the united kingdom, 

Netherland and Belgium between 1977and 1986, 

and obtained Aircraft maintenance Engineer's 

license with type ratings on Fokker F27, F28, 

B737, B707, and Airbus A310 and DC 10-30, all 

in Nigeria Airways Ltd's fleet. 

Worked as station engineer at Kano and London 

Heathrow airports for over a decade before being 

promoted to the position of Asst. general Manager 

in1988 and General Manager, material planning 

and procurement in the maintenance and 

engineering department of Nigeria airways Ltd in 

the year 2000. 

Appointed Quality manager in Kabo Air Limited in 

2003. Attended various courses on airline Quality 

management, Airworthiness/safety oversight and 

safety management System at Singapore Aviation 

Academy and Aero consult Aviation Training 

centre. 

Promoted to the position of Head, Quality and 

safety in 2008, responsible for corporate Quality 

and Safety management. 
n CAPT. HANS KRAUS (Head Field Services) 

A United kingdom National 

Licenses Pilot in U.K ,U.S.A, CANADA, & 

NIGERIA 

Have the following Ratings:-

- Boeing-747-200/300 - Ll0-11 

-Boeing 727 - DC-8 - CE -680 

2500hrs 

2800HRS 

2000hrs 

4000 hrs 

700hrs 

He is a Licensed Training captain 

Captain to Sheikh Khalid al-Baltan, Riyad, 

Saudi Arabia 

Return to Kabo Air Ltd in 2009 as Head Field 

Services .. 
VERIFICATION 

The contents of this application and accompanying exhibits listed below are true and correct to the best 

of my knowledge and belief. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. & 1001, I, Saidu Mohammed, in my individual 

capacity and as the authorized representative of Kabo Air Limited, have not in any manner knowingly 

and willfully falsified, concealed or covered up any material fact, or made any false, fictitious, or 

fraudulent statement or knowingly used any documents which contain such statements in connection 

with the preparation, filing or prosecution of this application. I understand that an individual who is 

found to have violated the provisions of 18 U.S.C. & 1001 shall be fined no more than $10,000 or 

imprisoned not more than five years, or both. 

Saidu Mohammed 

Chief Executive Officer 

EXHIBIT LIST 

KAL-1 Operating License and Air Operator Certificate 

KAL -2 Foreign Air Certificate of Insurance (OST Form 6411) 

KAL-3 Warsaw Convention Waiver of Liability Limits (OST Form 4523) 

KAL -4 Family Assistance Plan 

KAL-5 Verification Required by 14 C.F.R.&211.11 
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I certify that I have this date, November 07,2011, served a copy of the foregoing document on the following persons in 

accordance with the Department's Rules of Practice. 

Sascha. vanderbellen@delta.com 

Hershel.kamen@united.com 

Steve.morrissev@united.com 

Dan. weiss@coair.com 

UrsKR@state.gov 

John.allen@faa.gov 

Segun Adesanya