NCAA Warns PNCF Holders Against Commercial Operations
Oru Leonard
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.
By law, 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”, NCAA stated in a press release made available to News Dot Africa.
The Agency stressed that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes and disclosed that officials have also been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports to monitor activities of the PNCF holders.
The NCAA restated its zero tolerance for violations of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 and said it shall continue to enforce strict compliance through the application of appropriate sanctions.
(NCAA Media)
