Enugu Air receives AOC, set for operations

Enugu Air has obtained its Air Operator Certificates from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, clearing the way in which for the state-owned airline to start home operations and broaden into regional routes.

The certificates was offered on Tuesday on the NCAA headquarters in Abuja by the Director-Basic, Chris Najomo, who described the milestone as a big achievement for Nigeria’s aviation trade.

Najomo revealed that Enugu Air accomplished the rigorous certification course of in simply 5 months and three weeks—a far shorter timeline than the standard 15 to 24 months required for many airways.

“The certification course of concerned intensive analysis throughout a number of departments of the authority, and Enugu Air efficiently met all regulatory necessities,” he stated, noting that the airline additionally distinguished itself by commencing operations with a fleet of six plane.

The NCAA boss recommended the imaginative and prescient of the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, saying the velocity at which the airline challenge was delivered mirrored robust management and dedication to rework the state right into a regional aviation hub. He urged the airline’s administration to keep up strict adherence to security requirements and regulatory compliance as operations start.

Responding, the Supervisor and Chief Government Officer of Enugu Air, Tolu Ita, expressed gratitude to the state authorities and the regulator for his or her help all through the certification course of. She affirmed the airline’s dedication to delivering secure, dependable, and environment friendly companies to passengers.

The Commissioner for Transportation in Enugu State, Obi Ozor, stated the institution of the airline kinds a part of the federal government’s broader transport and logistics transformation agenda. He added that the airline plans to broaden its fleet to twenty plane and begin regional operations earlier than the tip of 2026, connecting Enugu to key markets inside and out of doors Nigeria.

Ozor additionally recommended the airline’s working accomplice, XEJet Restricted, for guiding Enugu Air by the demanding regulatory course of. The Group Chief Government Officer of XEJet, Emmanuel Iza, described the certification as a product of efficient collaboration between authorities and personal sector gamers.

“This milestone demonstrates what may be achieved by robust partnerships between authorities and the industrial aviation sector in advancing air transport improvement,” Iza stated.

On his half, the Chairman of the Enugu Air Board, Ricky Agu, assured the aviation regulator that the state authorities would proceed to help the airline to make sure it operates at world-class requirements.