By Sade Williams
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) of Mattini Airline Services Limited over the runway excursion involving a Challenger CL 601 aircraft, operated by the airline with registration marks N580KR, at Ibadan Airport on Friday.
The suspension, it said, takes immediate effect.
A statement signed by Michael Achimugu Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, said Mattini Airline Services Limited holds a valid Permit for Non-Commercial Flight
It added that in line with statutory provisions, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has also joined it to launch an investigation into the occurrence.
It also added that the suspension will subsist until determination is made that the conditions of the PNCF have been adhered to.
“While the NSIB is conducting the safety investigation, the NCAA has initiated an economic inquiry into the operation of the aircraft viz-a-viz the terms and conditions of the PNCF as detailed in its Annexure.
“In the meantime, and in accordance with Sec 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022, the NCAA has suspended the PNCF of Mattini Airline Services Limited with immediate effect.
“NCAA has further initiated a safety and economic audit of all private jet operations in Nigeria.”, the statement reads.
The Authority however, assured the travelling public of its utmost commitment to safety and the entrenchment of global best practices.
