Nigeria’s Enugu Air Officially Launches
New Enugu State–owned carrier connects major Nigerian cities—launches with all-Embraer fleet
Enugu Air, the state-owned airline of Nigeria’s Enugu State, officially launched on July 7, 2025, at Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
The launch ceremony was attended by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, as Special Guest of Honour, alongside other dignitaries.
All Embraer Fleet to Launch Service
The airline commences service with a fleet of three Embraer jets—E170 and E190 series—selected for their ‘efficiency, passenger comfort, and suitability for regional operations’ according to Dr. Obi Ozor, Commissioner for Transportation.
Initial routes form a ‘golden triangle’—Enugu at its core—Abuja—Lagos, notes Dr. Ozor. The network is also set to expand to include Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, Kano, and other strategic cities across Nigeria.