Congratulations are in order for the Enugu state government as Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s minister of aviation and aerospace development, will formally launch Enugu Air, the state’s commercial airline operated by the Enugu State government, on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Akanu Ibiam International Airport was confirmed as the venue for the launch ceremony.
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Based on their performance, passenger comfort, and appropriateness for regional routes, the airline will start operations with a fleet of three Embraer aircraft from the E170 and E190 series.
Just recently, in videos spread across social media, an Enugu Airline’s jet was spotted undergoing tests and runs as it successfully landed its first flight in the state’s airport.
Dr Obi Ozor, Enugu State’s Commissioner for Transportation, while commenting on the development, stated that Enugu Air is essential to Governor Peter Mbah’s plan to establish Enugu State as a significant aviation hub in Nigeria.
“With a strong foundation built on innovation and sustainability, Enugu Air is poised to transform regional air travel, boost state pride, and raise Enugu’s profile nationally and globally,” he said.
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The local airline stated that Abuja and Lagos will be its first destinations, with ambitions to include Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, Kano, and other important Nigerian cities.
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