The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended 10 private jet operations for failing to begin the recertification process.
Mr. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, issued a statement on Friday in Abuja.
According to the agency, Part 18.3.4 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 prohibits holders of a Permit for Non-Commercial Flights from using their aircraft to carry passengers, freight, or mail for hire or reward.
“As a result of flagrant disregard for 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 Ltd., Ferry Aviation Developments Ltd., and Matrix Energy Ltd.
“Also, Marrietta Management Services Ltd., Worldwide Skypaths Services Ltd., Mattini Airline Services Ltd., Aero Lead Ltd., Sky Bird Air Ltd., and Ezuma Jets Ltd.
“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.
The agency stated that its officials had been dispatched to General Aviation Terminals and private airport wings to monitor PNCF holders’ actions.
