Hello my name is Rabie and i am from Libya benghazi.
I can provide your friend with Libyan AOC (air operator's certificate) to start operation on Libya Benghazi.

The fuel is very cheap here and with restriction applied on Libyan airlines not to fly to Europe your airline will cover Europe destination also the Libyan airline can not carry all the passengers they have shortage on airplane.
contact me if your friend is intrested.