The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended ten private jet operations over failure to begin recertification process.

This was contained in a statement issued by the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Achimugu noted that 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).

He stated: “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 Limited, Bli-Aviation Safety Services, Ferry Aviation Developments Limited, and Matrix Energy Limited.

NCAA suspends 3 private jet operators for engaging in commercial flights

“Others are 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.”

Achimugu added that NCAA officials had been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of airports across the country to monitor the activities of the PNCF holders.

The Star