NCAA suspends three private jet operators . The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the permits of three private jet operators for conducting commercial flights. This action follows a stern warning issued by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who highlighted the significant revenue loss incurred by the government due to unauthorized commercial operations by private jet operators.
Keyamo emphasized the distinction between private and commercial operations, stressing that the fees for commercial operations are considerably higher. Despite obtaining permits for private use at lower costs, these operators were found to be conducting numerous commercial flights across Nigeria, contravening regulations and posing risks to passenger safety.
In response to Keyamo’s directive, the acting Director General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, announced the suspension of the three operators’ permits. Despite previous warnings, these operators persisted in their unauthorized commercial activities, leading to their suspension.
The message conveyed by the acting DG underscores the government’s commitment to upholding aviation regulations, ensuring passenger safety, and safeguarding the nation’s revenue.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action against private jet operators found to be engaging in commercial flights. In a stern directive issued by the Acting Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, the permits of three jet operators have been suspended for violating regulations despite repeated warnings.
The crackdown comes after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, highlighted the significant revenue loss incurred by the government due to unauthorized commercial operations by private jet operators. Keyamo emphasized the distinction between private and commercial operations, stressing the economic and safety implications of unauthorized commercial flights.
In response to the Minister’s directive, the NCAA intensified monitoring activities and deployed officials to terminals across Nigerian airports. Despite these efforts, three private jet operators were found to be in violation of regulations, prompting their suspension.
Najomo emphasized that the suspension of these operators aligns with the NCAA’s zero-tolerance policy for regulatory violations. He further directed a comprehensive re-evaluation of all holders of permits for non-commercial flights to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Additionally, the NCAA instructed all holders of the Permit for Non-Commercial Flights to submit relevant documents to the authority within 72 hours. This directive extends to existing Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders who utilize aircraft listed on their permits for commercial charter operations.
The statement issued by Najomo underscores the importance of adhering to regulatory standards in the aviation industry and urges legitimate players to report any unauthorized activities promptly for necessary action.
