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At last, Enugu Air granted AOC by NCAA

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

This is a significant milestone for the Nigerian aviation landscape as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officially presented the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air on Tuesday at its headquarters in Abuja. The certification marks the transition of Enugu Air from an airline operating through a partnership (previously with XE Jet) to a fully independent, certified carrier. The NCAA Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, noted that the airline completed the certification process in…

Enugu Air upsets the apple cart amid seat glut

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The launch of Enugu Air last week is bringing back optimism that, despite the gloom of the past, a few persons and institutions are still willing to invest in the aviation industry, which is expected to bring back some lost jobs and stimulate the sector again, writes WOLE SHADARE The launch of Enugu Air, a state-owned airline, has added to the number of airlines in Nigeria. Enugu Air is like a fable; a story…

NCAA: Enugu Air unveiling, operation ‘ill ensure fair competition, promote local airlines’ growth

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The unveiling of Enugu Air by the government of Enugu State has elicited excitement among the people of the state and air travellers with many of them saying the setting up of the airline would help to open the space and offer more choices to the travelling public with a view to engendering competition and leading to competitive fares on the route. Few airlines operate services to the heart of the Eastern region, and those…