The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned private jet owners in the country against the unauthorized use of their aircraft for commercial purposes, stressing that violators will be sanctioned.
The warning was contained in a statement by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, and published on the NCAA’s official X account
The Director clarified that the Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) granted to private jet owners, strictly prohibited using their aircraft for transporting passengers, cargo, or mail for compensation or hire.
He maintained that any private jet owner conducting commercial operations or charter services would face serious consequences, including the suspension, withdrawal, or revocation of their permit, as per Section 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022.
In addition, Achimugu hinted that the NCAA was intensifying its oversight roles by deploying its staff to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private sections of airports to monitor the activities of private jet owners and ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
The X post reads: “The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) wishes to warn holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) (private jet owners) to desist from engaging in commercial flight operations forthwith or face stiff penalties.
“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. 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”, the NCAA Director added.
