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Enugu Air aircraft suffers nose-landing gear fault on arrival

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has reported that an Enugu Air aircraft experienced a nose-landing gear fault while arriving from Lagos at Akanu Ibiam International Airport. According to a statement by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the incident occurred around 19:10 on Thursday during landing on runway eight. The […]

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VIDEO: Enugu Air crew forcibly removes passenger from plane

Enugu State-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, which only launched operations on Monday, July 7, has found itself in the spotlight after a passenger was forcibly removed from one of its flights. A video circulating on social media shows airline officials dragging a male passenger off the aircraft, while background voices can be heard saying, “Yes, […]

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ICYMI: Enugu Air to connect Nigeria to the global stage – Governor 

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has announced that Enugu Air, the newly launched state-owned airline, will operate as a strategic hub aimed at connecting countries beyond its base in Enugu. He made the announcement on Monday during the airline’s maiden flight ceremony at Akanu Ibiam International Airport. Addressing guests at the event, Governor Mbah described […]

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Enugu Air cleared for domestic flights under XEJet partnership

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has issued an interim authorisation allowing Enugu Air to begin domestic flight operations through a partnership with XEJet, while its Air Operator Certificate is being finalized. The approval was announced in a statement signed by NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, on Monday, July 7, 2025. […]

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Enugu Air to begin commercial operations July 7

The Enugu State Government has revealed that Enugu Air, its state-owned airline, will commence commercial operations on Monday, July 7, 2025. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Peter Mbah, Dan Nwomeh via his official X account. “Enugu Air set to commence operations with inaugural commercial flight on […]