Enugu Air cleared for regional flights, international operations set for year-end — Peter Mbah

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ENUGU, Nigeria (NPA) —Governor Peter Mbah has announced that Enugu Air has received clearance from relevant aviation authorities to commence regional flight operations from Enugu State.

Mbah disclosed that the state government secured approval from the Federal Ministry of Aviation for the state-owned airline to begin regional operations, adding that the airline already has aircraft ready to connect residents and businesses to wider opportunities across the region.

The governor also revealed that Enugu Air is expected to commence international flight operations before the end of the year as part of efforts to position the state as a major economic and tourism hub in southeastern Nigeria.

“We are building a system where movement in and out of Enugu is seamless, efficient, and reliable,” he said.

Explaining the vision behind the initiative, Mbah described Enugu Air as “the pride of Ndi-Enugu,” noting that the airline’s fleet expansion was progressing aggressively.

“We will soon start our regional flights by May. We have the aircraft to do so. Before the end of the year, we will commence our international flights. It is part of our global strategy to bring three million visitors to Enugu,” the governor stated.

According to him, the airline forms a key component of the state’s broader economic development strategy aimed at attracting investment, boosting tourism, and expanding business opportunities.

“Our goal is clear: to make Enugu the number one state for living and investment, and to grow our economy at the scale that truly transforms lives,” Mbah added.