The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended ten Private Jet Operators over failure to begin Recertification Process.
This is contained in a Statement signed by Michael Achimugu, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection on Friday in Abuja.
The Agency said the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids Holders of Permit for Non Commercial Flights (PNCF) from using their Aircraft for Carriage of Passengers, Cargo or Mail for Hire or Rewards (Commercial Operation or Charter Services)
“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 April 19, 2024.
“To this end, the NCAA has suspended the PNCF of Azikel Dredging Nigeria Limited, Bli-Aviation Safety Services, Ferry Aviation Developments Limited and Matrix Energy Limited.
”Also Marrietta Management Services Limited, Worldwide Skypaths Services, Mattini Airline Services Limited, Aero Lead Limited, Sky Bird Air Limited and Ezuma Jets Limited.
“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 (GAT) and Private Wings of the Airports to monitor Activities of the PNCF Holders.
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