NCAA suspends 10 private jet operators’ licences
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended ten private jet operations over failure to begin the recertification process.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Michael Achimugu, NCAA spokesman, on Friday.
The agency said the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flights (PNCF) from using their aircraft to carry passengers, cargo or mail for hire or rewards (commercial operation or charter services).
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.
“To this end, the NCAA has suspended the PNCF of Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd, Bli-Aviation Safety Services, Ferry Aviation Developments Ltd and Matrix Energy Ltd. Also, Marrietta Management Services Ltd, Worldwide Skypaths Services, Mattini Airline Services Ltd, Aero Lead Ltd, Sky Bird Air Ltd and Ezuma Jets Ltd.”
The aviation regulator added, “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.”
The agency said that its officials had been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and airports’ private wings to monitor the PNCF holders’ activities.
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