All owners of private aircraft that provide commercial services run the danger of having their licences revoked for noncompliance, according to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.
This was announced recently in Lagos during the introduction of the NCAA’s 2024 projects by acting Director-General Chris Najomo.
A private aircraft that took off from the Federal Capital Territory in November crashed into the Ibadan airport shortly before it reached its destination.
Flints Aero Services Limited was given a permission for a non-commercial flight, according to the National Safety Investigation Bureau, which had alerted the operator.
The NCAA DG highlighted that in order to fly commercially or charter, private jet operators must possess a commercial licence.
Najomo emphasised the regulatory framework, stating that the only people permitted to carry out charter operations were those with an airline operating permit and an air transport licence that was validly accompanied by an air operator certificate.
He said that the NCAA would step up its monitoring of jets that aren’t supposed to be used for commercial aviation.
As per Najomo’s statement, the NCAA intends to carry out sting operations in order to force operators who are unwilling to obtain an Air Operator Certificate to stop their operations.
Additionally, he stated that the NCAA was dedicated to streamlining the licencing and certification procedures in order to facilitate business dealings.