Enugu Air gets AOC to commence scheduled flights

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday in Abuja issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony at the NCAA headquarters, the Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo described the development as another milestone, noting that the Authority has been working […]

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday in Abuja issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations

Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony at the NCAA headquarters, the Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo described the development as another milestone, noting that the Authority has been working to make the process more efficient while ensuring operators meet all required standards.

He urged the airline to continue to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards, warning that any drop in standard could mean losing the certification.

The DGCA also commended the NCAA technical team and the airline’s management for their dedication throughout the certification process, which involved operational demonstrations, documentation reviews and multiple evaluation stages, amongst others.

Responding on behalf of the airline, Capt. Tolu Ita described the certification as a dream come true, while acknowledging the NCAA for its guidance and oversight throughout the painstaking process.

 

 

 

In her remarks, the Accountable Manager/CEO of Enugu Air, Captain Tolu, expressed appreciation to Governor Mbah for the vision of Enugu Air and also commended him for creating the enabling environment and providing the leadership support that made the record-breaking certification possible.

 

 

 

While thanking NCAA for the professionalism and support shown throughout the certification process, she reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to building a reliable, efficient, and globally competitive carrier that would serve passengers with the highest standards of safety and service.

 

 

 

Speaking, the Commissioner for Transportation, Enugu State, Dr. Obi Ozor, stressed that Enugu Air remained a strategic component of Governor Mbah’s broader transport and logistics transformation agenda aimed at unlocking economic opportunities across Enugu State, the wider South-East region, and Africa.

 

 

 

He noted that the airline would grow its fleet to 20 aircraft and also commence regional operations before the end of 2026, playing a critical role in connecting Enugu to key domestic and international markets and facilitating trade, tourism, investment, and mobility.