NCAA suspends 10 private jet operators over failure to begin re-certifsction process
The Nigeria Civil Aviation,
NCAA, has suspended 10 private jet operators over their failure to begin re-certifsction process.
The NCAA in a statement signed by Michael Achimugu
Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection noted that the regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, CARGO or MAIL for HIRE or REWARD (commercial operation or charter services).
Achimugu explained that 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 the 19th of April 2024.
As a result of this, the NCAA suspended the PERMIT FOR NON COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS of 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.
The Regulator notified the public that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes.
According to Achimugu, “the NCAA will not hesitate to initiate enforcement actions against any PNCF holder found guilty of illegal operations.
Furthermore, NCAA officials have been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports to monitor activities of the PNCF holders”.
