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Cyprus's First Business Aviation AOC

Where European skies
meet the Eastern Med.

LifeWings is establishing Cyprus's first EASA-regulated business aviation operator — launching as an NCC in 2026 and progressing to full AOC certification by 2027. Anchored at Paphos. Built around the Pilatus PC-24.

Pilatus PC-24 EASA / CAA Cyprus NCC 2026 AOC 2027
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A Historic First

Cyprus has never had a
home-grown business aviation operator.

The island sits at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa — yet business aviation has always depended on foreign-registered operators. LifeWings changes that. We are building Cyprus's first EASA-compliant Non-Commercial Complex (NCC) operation, with a clear regulatory roadmap to full Air Operator Certificate (AOC) status.

Operating under CAA Cyprus oversight, LifeWings brings institutional-grade standards to a market that has long been underserved — offering a premium, locally-anchored alternative for private aircraft owners, corporate travellers, and mission-critical transport needs across the region.

2026
NCC Operational
2027
AOC Certified
FIRST
in Cyprus
Pilatus PC-24 in flight
Pilatus PC-24 — Super Versatile Jet
Development Roadmap

A structured path to
full AOC certification.

2025
Foundation
Foundation
Company incorporation, CAA Cyprus engagement, regulatory framework established. Aircraft acquisition process initiated. Operations Manual drafting commenced under EASA NCC standards.
Completed
2026
NCC Operations
NCC Operations — Target H1 2026
LifeWings becomes operational as a Non-Commercial Complex operator under EASA regulations, based in Cyprus. PC-24 enters service. Owner-utilisation, aeromedical positioning, and owner-partnership programmes launch.
In Progress
2026
AOC Groundwork
AOC Groundwork — H2 2026
Formal AOC application submitted to CAA Cyprus. Safety Management System, Quality Assurance framework, and crew establishment developed in parallel with NCC operating experience.
Planned
2027
AOC Certification
AOC Certification — 2027
LifeWings achieves full Air Operator Certificate under EASA / CAA Cyprus. Commercial charter operations commence. Cyprus gains its first home-based business aviation AOC holder.
Target
Services

Six ways LifeWings puts
the PC-24 to work.

The Pilatus PC-24 is uniquely versatile — a pressurised cabin jet capable of operating from short unpaved strips, with medevac-ready configurations and a range covering all of Europe and the Middle East.

Aircraft Management (NCC)

Professionally manage your Cyprus-registered PC-24 or equivalent under EASA NCC standards. Crew supply, maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance — fully handled by an experienced Post Holder.

Available 2026

Private Charter (AOC)

From 2027, commercial charter on the PC-24 for high-net-worth individuals and corporates across Europe, MENA, and the Eastern Mediterranean — issued under full CAA Cyprus AOC authority.

AOC 2027

Aeromedical Transport

The PC-24 is configurable for stretcher, isolation, and critical-care missions. LifeWings offers aeromedical positioning and, in partnership with medical providers, full air ambulance services across the region.

Medevac Ready

Corporate Travel Solutions

Dedicated programme for businesses requiring consistent, premium travel between Cyprus and European or Middle Eastern destinations. Block-hour arrangements and priority availability on request.

B2B Programme

Remote & Short-Strip Access

The PC-24 operates from unpaved strips as short as 800m — opening Greek island airfields, Anatolian highlands, and remote resort destinations that are simply inaccessible to conventional business jets.

PC-24 Exclusive

Owner Partnership & Dry Lease

PC-24 owners seeking EASA-compliant management in Cyprus, or operators wishing to wet- or dry-lease the PC-24 into the LifeWings fleet, are invited to discuss commercial partnership terms directly.

Partnership
The Aircraft

The Pilatus PC-24.
No compromise.

The PC-24 is the only business jet capable of operating from unpaved strips — combining pressurised cabin comfort, true jet performance, and an optional flat cargo floor. It is the backbone of the LifeWings fleet and perfectly suited to Mediterranean and MENA operations.

ClassificationSuper Versatile Jet
Range3,300 km · 1,780 NM
Max SpeedMach 0.816 · 440 KTAS
PassengersUp to 9 (standard) / 11 (high-density)
Min Runway800 m · unpaved capable
CertificationEASA CS-25 Transport Category
Medevac ConfigStretcher + ICU layout available
PC-24 on ramp
PC-24 in flight
PC-24 cabin
Captain Nick Sabardin
The Founder
Captain Nick Sabardin
MBA · Founder & Accountable Manager, LifeWings

With 25 years in aviation spanning airlines, corporate flight departments, and regulatory consultancy, Captain Sabardin brings rare institutional depth to the LifeWings project. He has flown as an airline captain in the USA and as a corporate pilot for heads of state and billionaires, accumulating over 7,000 flight hours on business jets.

Holding a Master's degree in Aviation Management (MBA), Captain Sabardin founded Miralty Consulting in 2012 — an EBAA-affiliated firm specialising in AOC/NCC establishment, operations audits, and flight crew training across EASA and offshore registrations. He has served as Post Holder of Flight Operations with in-depth knowledge of EASA, T7, M-REG, and 2-REG regulatory frameworks, and is a qualified Type Rating Instructor (TRI) and Examiner (TRE).

At LifeWings, Captain Sabardin serves as Accountable Manager and Post Holder of Flight Operations — not a passive investor, but an active operator building Cyprus's first business aviation legacy from the ground up.

EASA TRI / TRE MBA Aviation Mgmt 7,000+ Hours Post Holder FO EBAA Member
Get in Touch

Partner with the first.

Whether you are a PC-24 owner seeking EASA-compliant management in Cyprus, a medical provider interested in aeromedical services, a corporate requiring consistent regional access, or an investor looking to participate in the project — we welcome the conversation.

Base of Operations Paphos International (LCPH) · Cyprus
Regulatory Authority Civil Aviation Authority Cyprus · EASA Framework
Consulting Background www.miralty.aero
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