The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has taken action against 10 private jet operators for failing to initiate the required recertification process.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, in a statement released on Friday in Abuja, by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu, the NCAA highlighted that under Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4, holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flights are prohibited from using their aircraft for commercial operations such as passenger, cargo, or mail carriage for hire or rewards, charter services.
“Due to blatant non-compliance with this regulation, the NCAA had earlier instructed all PNCF holders to undergo re-evaluation, a process that was expected to be completed by April 19, 2024,” the statement reads.
Consequently, the NCAA has suspended the PNCF of Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd, Bli-Aviation Safety Services, Ferry Aviation Developments Ltd, and Matrix Energy Ltd.
Additionally, the suspensions include Marrietta Management Services Ltd, Worldwide Skypaths Services, Mattini Airline Services Ltd, Aero Lead Ltd, Sky Bird Air Ltd, and Ezuma Jets Ltd.
“The public is advised that engaging PNCF holders for commercial purposes is illegal. The NCAA will enforce strict actions against any PNCF holder found conducting illegal operations,” the statement warns.
The NCAA has deployed officials to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of airports to monitor the activities of PNCF holders closely.
