The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the Permit for Non-Commercial Flights of Mattini Airline Services Limited with immediate effect.
NCAA announced the suspension after confirming the runway excursion involving a Challenger CL 601 aircraft, operated by Mattini Airline Services Limited, with registration marks N580KR at Ibadan Airport on 26th January 2024.
According to the regulatory agency, Mattini Airline Services Limited holds a valid Permit for Non-Commercial Flights.
The suspension is in accordance with Sec 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022.
Also, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation into the occurrence in line with statutory provisions.
While the NSIB is conducting the safety investigation, the NCAA explained it 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.
NCAA noted that the suspension will subsist until the determination is made that the conditions of the PNCF have been adhered to.
It further initiated a safety and economic audit of all private jet operations in Nigeria.
NCAA however assured the travelling public of its utmost commitment to safety and the entrenchment of global best practices.
