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NCAA to hammer private jets on charter operation

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF), private jet owners to henceforth desist from engaging in commercial flight operations or face stiff penalties.

The regulatory body disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Mike Achimugu.

The holders of PNCF according to the NCAA, are not permitted to use their aircraft for “CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS CARGO or MAIL for HIRE or REWARD (commercial operations or charter services)”.

In line with Section 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022 the NCAA warned that it “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 statement reads: "The public is hereby notified that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes.”

To enforce the laws, NCAA officials have also been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports across the country to monitor activities of the PNCF holders.

The NCAA restated its zero tolerance for violations of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, vowing to continue to enforce strict compliance through the application of appropriate sanctions.