FG suspends licenses of 10 private jet operators

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of ten private jet operation companies for failing to start the required recertification process.

The suspension was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu.

According to the NCAA, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, Part 18.3.4, prohibit Permit for Non-Commercial Flights (PNCF) holders from using their aircraft for commercial operations, including the carriage of passengers, cargo, or mail for hire or reward.

It however noted that despite this regulation, several operators have continued to engage in commercial activities.

The companies affected by the suspension are Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd, Bli-Aviation Safety Services, Ferry Aviation Developments Ltd, Matrix Energy Ltd, Marrietta Management Services Ltd, Worldwide Skypaths Services, Mattini Airline Services Ltd, Aero Lead Ltd, Sky Bird Air Ltd, and Ezuma Jets Ltd.

“The public is advised to avoid using the services of these suspended operators for commercial flights,” the statement concluded