NCAA warns private jet owners against illegal commercial flights

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to Permit Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) holders and private jet owners, prohibiting them from conducting commercial flights. Violations will result in severe penalties.

It is important to note that PNCF holders are not permitted to use their aircraft for commercial purposes, including the carriage of passengers, cargo, or mail for hire or reward.

According to a statement signed on Wednesday by the NCAA Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, “In accordance 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, including the 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.”