The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Permit for Non Commercial Flights (PNCF) of 10 private jet operators for failing to undergo a re-evaluation as required by the regulations.
These operators, the agency said, have been prohibited from using their aircraft for commercial operation or charter services.
Due to a flagrant disregard of this rule, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had earlier directed all PNCF holders to undergo re-evaluation, which should have been concluded by April 19, 2024.
In a statement signed by the director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu the NCAA announced the suspension of the PNCF 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 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 statement said.
Furthermore, NCAA officials have been deployed to general aviation terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports to monitor the activities of PNCF holders.
