CIVIL AVIATION (FEES) REGULATIONS

Regulations prescribe fees for licences and services from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. They target airlines, operators, and airports. This funds safety oversight in aviation.

What Is This Policy?

Regulations prescribing the schedule of fees payable to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for licences, certificates, approvals, and other regulatory services.

Who Does It Target?

Airlines and aircraft operators paying NCAA fees Aviation maintenance organisations and training bodies Airports and aerodrome operators NCAA revenue department

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Provide a clear, transparent schedule of NCAA regulatory fees, fund the NCAA's operations, and ensure cost recovery for the provision of aviation safety oversight services.

Key Features

Fee Schedule: Comprehensive list of all fees payable to NCAA for various regulatory services. Annual Fees: Annual renewal fees for all licences and certificates to fund ongoing surveillance. Application Fees: Initial application fees for new licences reflecting processing costs. Penalty Fees: Additional fees for late applications or reinstatement of suspended certificates.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active — fees reviewed periodically Coverage: All civil aviation regulatory services in Nigeria Beneficiaries: Aviation industry through funded oversight; public through safety Funding: NCAA fee revenues

How to Access

All fees must be paid before NCAA issues or renews any licence or certificate Fee schedules published on the NCAA website Receipts must be retained as proof of payment Application method: Pay fees through NCAA designated payment channels.

Important Terms

Licences will not be issued or renewed without fee payment Fees are non-refundable once applications are processed Fee schedule is updated by NCAA with appropriate notice

Official Resources

Website: https://www.ncaa.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)

Legal Framework

Issued under the regulatory powers of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act 2006. The fees schedule is consistent with ICAO cost-recovery principles (Doc 9082) and the Chicago Convention Article 15 on non-discriminatory charges. Operated within the National Aviation Policy and the Presidential Executive Order on Ease of Doing Business.