The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operations of 10 private jet operators due to their failure to initiate the recertification process.
This decision was announced in a statement released on Friday in Abuja, signed by Mr. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection.
According to the NCAA, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 prohibit the use of private aircraft for commercial purposes, such as carrying passengers, cargo, or mail for hire or reward, without proper certification.
“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 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 said that its officials had been deployed to General Aviation Terminals and private wings of the airports to monitor the activities of the PNCF holders.
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