FG suspends importation of private jets

Importation of private airplanes, helicopters and other lighter aircrafts into the country has been suspended by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It was gathered that the suspension, which took effect a few months ago, would continue until the formulation of a new policy on importation of private jets and helicopters.

The Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Joe Obi, revealed this stressing that the suspension did not affect the importation of commercial and passenger jets being used by domestic airlines.He said,”The domestic airlines are free to bring in their normal passenger planes. But the suspension only affects private jets. The government is trying to work on a new policy for the private jet.

“You will agree with me that the current policy on private jets is old, and there is a need to renew it. Pending that renewal, all applications for importation for now will have to hold on.”

Asked if there was a timeframe for the lifting of the suspension, Obi said, “There is no definite time for now. It depends on when the new policy is completed. Government is working on the policy. When it is completed, every body will be informed.” Obi said