The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) during the week said stiff penalties would be used against Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) or private jet owners engaged in illegal commercial flight operations.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Mr Micheal Achimugo in Lagos.
Achimugu said that PNCF holders who failed to desist from engaging in commercial activities would face suspension, withdrawal or revocation of their permits forthwith.
“It will be noted that holders of PNCF 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 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,” he said.
Achimugu also noted that NCAA officials have also been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports to monitor activities of the PNCF holders.
He restated NCAA’s zero tolerance for violations of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 and that it will continue to enforce strict compliance through the application of appropriate sanctions.