Get Guardian on GoogleThe state-owned carrier, Enugu Air, operated by XEJET, has taken delivery of its newest aircraft, Embraer 195.
The delivery of the aircraft brought to four the aircraft in the fleet of the airline.
A statement on Tuesday by the management of the airline, said that the acquisition of the E195 aircraft, marked another important step in its commitment to deliver safe, reliable and efficient air travel services.
The airline, also commended the support and vision of the Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, saying that his “commitment to aviation development continues to strengthen connectivity and economic growth in the region.
“This milestone moves Enugu Air forward as it continues to build an airline customer can always count on, while also promising to deliver more services in the weeks to come.”
Mbah recently said that the Stat government planned to up the airline’s fleet to about 20 aircraft.
He promised that the airline would continue to serve as an economic enabler and a strategic platform for the state’s emergence as a regional hub.
“Next year, we will acquire an additional 14 aircraft, bringing the fleet to 20,” he said.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), had in 2025, 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 agency said that the approval allows Enugu Air to launch flight services using XEJet’s operational framework and aircraft, following a completed variation process that integrated the E170 aircraft into XEJet’s Operations Specifications.
The NCAA confirmed that XEJET is now authorised to operate scheduled commercial flights on behalf of Enugu Air, in line with the authority’s five-phase certification procedure.
“The NCAA approves the commencement of domestic flight operations by Enugu Air, in line with the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s five-point agenda aimed at promoting the growth of indigenous airlines, the DGCAs mantra enhancing ease of doing business, and deepening sectoral reforms.
“Enugu Air has designated XEJET as its operational partner pending the conclusion of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process,” NCAA said.
