NCAA threatens to sanction private jet owners operating commercial services

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has cautioned private jet owners holding non-commercial flight permits against conducting commercial flight activities, threatening them with severe penalties for non-compliance.

This was contained in a statement signed by the authority’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, on Wednesday.

He emphasized that owners of PNCF are prohibited from using their aircraft for transporting passengers, cargo, or mail for payment or compensation (commercial operations or charter services).

He said the directive aligns with Section 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022, and emphasized that the NCAA will take enforcement measures against any PNCF holder caught engaging in unauthorised operations, including 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,” the statement partly read.

He hinted that NCAA officials have been deployed to General Aviation Terminals and private wings of the airports to monitor activities of the PNCF holders.

Reiterating the NCAA’s firm stance on zero tolerance for violations of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, Achimugu emphasized that the NCAA would persist in enforcing strict compliance by implementing suitable sanctions.

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