The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the licenses of 10 private jet operators for failing to start the recertification process.
This announcement was made in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, on Friday in Abuja.
According to the NCAA, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 prohibits holders of Permits for Non-Commercial Flights from using their aircraft for commercial purposes, such as carrying passengers, cargo, or mail for hire or reward.
The statement said, “As a result of flagrant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had earlier directed all holders of PNCF to undergo re-evaluation, which should have been concluded by April 19, 2024.”
Due to the failure to comply, the NCAA has suspended the PNCF of the following companies:
– 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
– Ezuma Jets Ltd
The NCAA emphasized, “The public is hereby notified that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes. The NCAA will not hesitate to initiate enforcement actions against any PNCF holder found guilty of illegal operations.”
Officials from the NCAA have been deployed to General Aviation Terminals and private wings of the airports to monitor the activities of the PNCF holders.
This action comes as part of the NCAA’s efforts to ensure compliance with aviation regulations and to maintain safety standards in the industry.
