The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sid it will mete out sanctions including suspension, withdrawal, or revocation of permits of private jet owners who use their aircraft for commercial purposes.
The sanctions are in line with the provisions of Section 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022.
The NCAA in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, published on its X handle, clarified that the Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF), granted to private jet owners, strictly prohibits using their aircraft for transporting passengers, cargo, or mail for compensation or hire.
The NCAA warned that any private jet owner conducting commercial operations or charter services would face serious consequences.
It further said it had intensified its oversight by deploying officials to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private sections of airports to monitor the activities of private jet owners and ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
“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,” the statement read in part.
