NCAA Approves Enugu Air for Domestic Flights Hours After Launch

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially granted Enugu Air approval to commence domestic flight operations, just hours after the Enugu State Government unveiled its new air fleet.

In a statement issued by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, the approval aligns with the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s 5-Point Agenda, which aims to expand indigenous airlines, streamline aviation business processes, and implement broad sectoral reforms.

While Enugu Air awaits the finalization of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), it will begin operations in collaboration with XEJET, which has been designated as its operational partner.

“Pursuant to this partnership, XEJET has completed a full variation process to incorporate the EMB 170 aircraft into its Operations Specifications (OpsSpecs),” the statement noted. The certification aligns with the NCAA’s stringent five-phase certification procedure, making XEJET fully authorized to operate scheduled commercial flights on behalf of Enugu Air under existing guidelines.

Achimugu added that ticket sales are already underway via the XEJET platform, accessible through a redirect on the Enugu Air official website.

He reaffirmed the NCAA’s commitment to fostering a regulatory environment that supports indigenous airlines while maintaining safety, security, and consumer protection standards in Nigeria’s aviation sector.