Nigeria Threatens To Suspend, Revoke Licence Of Private Jet Owners Using Aircraft For Commercial Flights

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) issued a warning to Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) holders or private jet owners, instructing them to cease engaging in commercial flight operations immediately or risk facing severe penalties.

It will be noted that holders of PNCF are not permitted to use their aircraft for the carriage of passenger-cargo or mail for hire or reward (commercial operations or charter services).

A statement signed by the NCAA Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, on Wednesday said, “In line with Section 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022, the NCAA will not hesitate to initiate enforcement actions against any PNCF holder found guilty of illegal operations with suspension, withdrawal or revocation of their Permit for Non-Commercial flight.

“The public is hereby notified that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes. NCAA officials have also been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports to monitor the activities of the PNCF holders.

“The NCAA wishes to restate its zero tolerance for violations of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 and shall continue to enforce strict compliance through the application of appropriate sanctions.”