NCAA approves flight operations by Enugu Air

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval to Enugu Air to commence domestic flights

pending the conclusion of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process.

The flight operations approval is based on its designation as an XEJET operational partner.

This development was contained in  a statement signed by the NCAA’s Director for Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Micheal Achimugu.

NCAA expressed excitement over the arrival of the new airline in the Nigerian aviation industry.

According to the statement, “Pursuant to this partnership, XEJET has completed a full variation process to integrate the EMB 170 aircraft into its Operations Specifications (OpsSpecs), in accordance with NCAA’s five-phase certification procedure.

“As such, XEJET is duly authorised to operate scheduled commercial flights on behalf of Enugu Air under current NCAA guidelines.”

NCAA indicated that  the approval was in line with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s 5-Point Agenda aimed at promoting the growth of indigenous airlines, and the DGCAs mantra enhancing ease of doing business, and deepening sectoral reforms.

“The NCAA remains committed to enabling a supportive regulatory environment for indigenous carriers, ensuring fair competition, and upholding the highest standards of safety, security and consumer protection in Nigeria’s air transport industry,” Achimugu stated.