The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended ten private jet operations over failure to begin their recertification process.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection on Friday in Abuja.
The agency said the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations forbids holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flights (PNCF) from using their aircraft for commercial 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 April 19, 2024,” the statement read.
“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 agency said that its officials have been deployed to the General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of airports to monitor PNCF holders.
