Mr Achimugu stated the NCAA issued a sanction letter on Wednesday to the airline.
Mr Balang said a few are already up to date with their valid operational permits.
The NCAA said, “Passengers should not be put in a position where they are denied entry or returned to Nigeria only on arrival at intermediate/transit stops.’’
The suspension is to enable internal appraisal of the airline’s operations.
The committee issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the agencies to appear or risk withdrawal of funding for 2025 operations.
He said that flight delays and cancellations have far-reaching implications for everybody.
Mr Keyamo said this while speaking with journalists shortly after a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on the insurance of aircraft operations in Abuja.
NSIB has commenced an investigation into the accident involving a Sikorsky SK76c helicopter with registration 5N-BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation.
The federal government has signed the updated Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority procedure to boost operational capacity.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the airport during the administration of former Governor David Umahi.
