The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a list of 10 private jet companies whose operations are illegal.
The NCAA disclosed that it suspended the companies’ permits because they failed to complete a mandatory recertification process despite its orders.
The regulator said the firms misused their Non-Commercial (PNCF) permits by engaging in commercial activities.
The agency disclosed that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulation 2023 prohibits PNCF holders from using their aircraft for commercial, cargo, or mail-for-hire operations.
According to reports, the NCAA had instructed all PNCF holders to re-evaluate their operations by April 19, 2024, but 10 operators still needed to comply, leading to their suspension.
Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, stated that engaging PNCF holders for commercial purposes is illegal.
Reports say the Nigerian government had reported that some private jet owners are using their aircraft for commercial purposes and other illicit activities such as drug trafficking.
The names of suspended private jet companies:
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
Ezuma Jets Ltd
TheNGblog reported that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) invited private jet owners to Abuja for verification after failing to pay import duties.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) launched a thorough verification exercise targeting private jet owners operating in Nigeria.
The NCS, disclosed in a statement signed by the Customs management, aims to identify private aircraft improperly imported without required documentation.
The Customs said it aims to ensure adherence to import protocols and boost revenue generation.
Reports say the statement said that by identifying and addressing undocumented aircraft, Customs seeks to enhance regulatory compliance in the aviation industry.
According to the statement, the verification is essential for maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s airspace, streamlining the import process, and boosting operational efficiency.
In addition, NCS said that the verification exercise for private aircraft in Nigeria will occur from Wednesday, June 19, to July 19, 2024.
The Customs said the verification programmes would be held at the Tariff and Trade Department Room at its service headquarters in Abuja.
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