The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has threatened to sanction private jet owners with Permit for Non-commercial Flight (PNCF), engaging in commercial or charter services.
In a press statement by the Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the NCAA will not hesitate to initiate enforcement actions against any PNCF holder found guilty of illegal operations with suspension, withdrawal or revocation of Permit.
The agency also warned the public against engaging private jet owners with PNCF certificates for charter or commercial services.
“NCAA wishes to warn holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) private jet owners to desist from engaging in commercial flight operations forthwith or face stiff penalties.
“It will be noted that holders of PNCF are not permitted to use their aircraft for carriage of Passengers, Cargo or Mail for hire or reward, for commercial operations or charter services.
“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,” Achimugu stated.
He further noted that the agency has deployed officers to private hangers to enforce the federal directive.
“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 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,” he noted.
