NCAA suspends 10 private jet operators for lack of recertification

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the non-commercial flight permit (PNCF) of ten operators because the re-certification process has not been initiated.

The suspended private jet operators include Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd, Bli-Aviation Safety Services, Ferry Aviation Developments Ltd, Matrix Energy Ltd, Marrietta Management Services Ltd, Worldwide Skypaths Services, Mattini Airline Services Ltd, Aero Lead Ltd, Sky Bird Air Ltd and Ezuma Jets Ltd.

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The suspension was imposed due to a blatant disregard of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, Part 18.3.4. This regulation prohibits holders of a PNCF license from using their aircraft to transport passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration.

In a statement by Michael Achimugu:
The NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection stated that due to the blatant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had previously ordered all PNCF holders to undergo a reevaluation, which was supposed to be completed by April 19, 2024.

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“For this reason, the NCAA has suspended the PNCF of private jet operators,” Achimugu said.

He said the public is hereby informed that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes.

“The NCAA will not hesitate to take enforcement action against any PNCF holder found guilty of illegal activities.

“In addition, NCAA officials have been deployed to the General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports to monitor the activities of PNCF holders,” Achimugu added.