Nigerians React To NCAA’s Suspension Of Private Jet Operators’ Permits (Details)

Nigerians React To NCAA’s Suspension Of Private Jet Operators’ Permits (Details)

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Permit for Non-Commercial Flights (PNCF) of ten private jet operators due to their failure to undergo recertification as directed by the Authority.

The affected operators are: 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.

This decision was announced in a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Authority, Michael Achimugu. According to Achimugu, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 prohibits holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for the carriage of passengers, cargo, or mail for hire or reward (commercial operation or charter services).

Due to the operators’ flagrant disregard for this rule, the NCAA had previously directed all PNCF holders to undergo re-evaluation by April 19, 2024. However, the operators failed to comply, resulting in the suspension of their permits.

The public was reminded that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes. The NCAA emphasized that it would not hesitate to take enforcement actions against any PNCF holder found guilty of illegal operations. Additionally, NCAA officials have been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports to monitor the activities of PNCF holders.