Enugu Air Set To Commence Operations

Indications have emerged that Enugu State government-owned Enugu Airline will commence operations any moment from now.

It was recalled that in October 2023, the Enugu State government announced plans to launch Enugu Air, which it said would be commissioned within the next 15 months.

This was made known by the State Commissioner of Transportation, Obi Ozor, during a meeting with the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Aviacargo committee in the state airport.

Obi Ozor disclosed that with a growing population of over five million people, Governor Peter Mbah of the state is committed to the transformation of the state into a commercial hub within Nigeria.

Ozor, who is also the CEO of Kobo360, a logistics startup in Nigeria, said that Enugu Air is envisioned to operate as a multi-faceted transportation system, encompassing both passenger and cargo services.

“We want to establish an airline, Enugu Air, which will handle both passenger and cargo operations, especially on the cargo side, to be able to use that as a channel to encourage the export of valuable agro-products.

“We are also building inland terminals for the export of further agricultural commodities and mining products to serve the Southeast and North Central,” Ozor’s statement said.

Emerging media findings also indicate that finalization on the new airline operations, which is nearing completion, will be operated in collaboration with Xejet Airline and is positioned to create massive employment opportunities for residents and indigenes of Enugu State, especially those in the aviation sector.

The new airline promises to provide regular flight operations in and out of Enugu, making air travel more reliable and accessible. Beyond improved connectivity, the project is also expected to create new career paths within the evolving aviation industry in Nigeria.

Enugu Air, when launched, will be the second state-owned airline in Nigeria after Ibom Air.