National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
Application for the Airlift of Pilgrims for 2012 Hajj Operation
Introduction:
Interested National/international Airlines/Carriers with requisite operational authorization and experience (who have not previously applied for the airlift of the pilgrims of NAHCON licensed Tour Operators) are hereby invited to submit applications for the airlift of pilgrims from Nigeria to and from Saudi Arabia for the 2012 Hajj. The outbound airlift of 87,000 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia is expected to commence during the last week of September, 2012, while the inbound (return journey) operation will commence during the first week of November, 2012. The airlift operations will be carried out at the eleven (11) designated Hajj operational zones.
2. Boeing 747-200 and newer series aircraft, with capacity to carry a minimum of 450 passengers or other wide-body aircraft with capacity to carry a minimum of 300 passengers are required for the operation. All the aircraft must meet NCAA safety requirements.
Conditions of Application:
3. Applicants must possess any of the following:
i. Valid Air Transport Licence (ATL)/Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC)
ii. Valid Airline Operating Permit (AOP) /Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC)
4. Applicants are also required to submit the following:
i. Details/specification of aircraft to be used
ii. Verifiable written evidence of ownership or partnership/agreement with the owners of aircraft and confirmed by the NCAA.
iii. Insurance which must not be less than $500,000,000.00 (Five hundred million US dollars) combined single limit (hull passenger, baggage/cargo and third party),
iv. Evidence of ability to make authentic flight schedule available not less than Four weeks before the commencement of airlift.
v. Evidence of non-indebtedness to relevant Aviation Authorities and service providers either in Nigeria or in Saudi Arabia. Specifically, evidence of clearance from indebtedness to NCAA, NAMA, FAAN and SAHCOL or NAHCO must be provided.
vi. Proposal for Ground Handling arrangement in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia,
vii. Proposed arrangement with fuel suppliers in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
viii. Proposal for Luggage and Passenger Screening (Security) arrangement in Saudi Arabia.
ix. Proposal for Catering Services in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia with details of name, address of the caterers and subject to inspection and approval by relevant regulatory agencies.
x. Proposal for Crew arrangement for accommodation during Hajj.
xi. Evidence of financial capability to fund the airlift operation.
xii. Arrangement for over flight clearance, en-route and landing permit.
xiii. Two years Audited company Financial Reports
xiv. Evidence of installation of EGPWS as required by NCAA and GACA.
xv. Evidence of installation of an aircraft tracker/transponder and confirmed by NCAA.
xvi. Organizational structure with names, qualifications and schedule of duties of the key staff of the company.
xvii. Foreign applicants are also required to submit the above mentioned documents or its equivalents as required by ICAO.
Mode of Application
5. Applications (full package) are to be submitted on the approved Application Forms. The forms and guidelines are available at NAHCON Headquarters, No. 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello way Central Business District, Sokoto House Abuja on payment of non-refundable fee of N1,000,000.00 (One million Naira) in bank draft in favour of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Abuja.
Submission of Application
7. Application must be submitted to the Secretary, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Sokoto House, No 1 First Avenue Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District, Abuja on or before 12th March 2012.
8. Successful Carriers shall pay appropriate Hajj licensing fee.
9. Please be advised that this application is not intended to create any form of contractual relationship or obligations on the part of NAHCON.
10. Consequently NAHCON shall not be liable to any Applicant for any expenses or loss incurred in connection with this application. NAHCON will contact Pre-qualified Applicants for interview, while formal Agreements will be signed with successful Applicants.
Signed
MANAGEMENT
