NCAA Takes Action: Private Jet Operator’s License Suspended Following Ibadan Airport Incident

NCAA Takes Action: Private Jet Operator’s License Suspended Following Ibadan Airport Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action by suspending the license of Mattini Airline Services Limited, the private jet operator whose aircraft overshot the runway at Ibadan airport last Friday. The incident involved a Challenger CL 601 aircraft registered as N580KR, departing from Abuja to Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan with 10 persons on board. Immediate response from firefighters and rescue officials was deployed to the scene…….CONTINUE READING

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The NCAA, in a statement, announced the suspension of Mattini Airline Services Limited’s license with immediate effect, pending the outcome of investigations into the incident. The regulatory body also revealed its intention to conduct a comprehensive safety and economic audit of all private jet operations in Nigeria, underscoring its commitment to upholding the highest standards in the aviation sector.

Concerns about the ownership of numerous private jets, particularly those linked to both serving and non-serving governors as well as National Assembly members, have prompted the NCAA to scrutinize private jet owners for alleged violations of economic and safety regulations.

Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, stated that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has been enlisted to conduct a thorough investigation into the Ibadan Airport incident. Simultaneously, the NCAA has initiated an economic inquiry into the aircraft’s operation, focusing on the terms and conditions of the PNCF as outlined in its documents.

Citing the Civil Aviation Act 2022, the NCAA has suspended the PNCF (Private Non-Commercial Flight) of Mattini Airline Services Limited with immediate effect. This suspension will remain in place until it is determined that the conditions of the PNCF have been adhered to. Furthermore, the regulatory body has assured the traveling public of its unwavering commitment to safety and the promotion of global best practices.

During a press conference, Chris Najomo, the acting Director-General of NCAA, emphasized that private jet owners operating commercial services risk losing their licenses for non-compliance. The regulatory measures underscore the authority’s dedication to maintaining a safe and compliant aviation environment.

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