US EditionNigeria: NCAA Approves Commencement of Enugu Air
ENUGU NORTH, ENUGU, JUL 7 – Enugu Air begins operations with NCAA approval and XEJet partnership, targeting 600,000 passengers annually as part of a $2 billion economic diversification plan.
- On July 7, Minister Festus Keyamo officially launched Enugu Air, a commercial airline owned by Enugu State, to commence its domestic flight services.
- The initiative builds on Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to generating employment opportunities, boosting the tourism sector, and accelerating operations by collaborating with XEJet for certification and management.
- Enugu Air launched its operations with a fleet of three Embraer aircraft and plans to develop flight routes linking Enugu with major destinations such as Abuja, Lagos, and several other key locations across Nigeria.
- Keyamo emphasized the importance of professional management to prevent bureaucratic challenges, cautioned against allowing Enugu Air to deteriorate like the Nigerian Airways, and promised government support for its growth.
- The airline plans to expand regionally to African countries and globally to China, Europe, the UK, and the US, signaling Enugu’s ambition to become a major aviation hub.
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Keyamo inaugurates Enugu Air, says Mbah among the best – Daily Trust
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Monday, inaugurated Enugu Air, a state-owned commercial airline established by the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah Administration with three Embraer airplanes for a start. Recalling Mbah’s persistence and energy in bringing Enugu Air to reality, Keyamo described him as “an incredible, performing governor”. This was even as Governor Mbah described the feat as a triumph of v…
Don’t let bureaucracy kill Enugu Air – Keyamo tells Gov Mbah
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged Enugu State Government and airlines management not to allow bureaucracy destroy the state airline. Keyamo gave this advice on Monday at the inauguration of Enugu Air, calling for its effective management and sustainability. DAILY POST reports that the three aircraft were acquired by the Enugu State Government, financed by Fidelity Bank PLC and being operated by XEJet, a…
NCAA grants approval for Enugu Air to operate via XEJet pending AOC completion
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted interim authorisation for Enugu Air to commence domestic flight operations through a partnership with XEJet, pending the completion of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process. The post NCAA grants approval for Enugu Air to operate via XEJet pending AOC completion appeared first on Nairametrics.
Keyamo inaugurates Enugu Air, eulogized Gov. Mbah - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
By Euclid Myke The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday, inaugurated Enugu Air. The airline, is state-owned commercial airline established by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration with three Embraer airplanes for a start. Recalling Mbah’s persistence and energy in bringing Enugu Air to reality, Keyamo described him as “an incredible, performing governor”. He noted that with his achievements so far,…
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