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Enugu air receives new Embraer 195 aircraft
Enugu Air, operated by XEJET, has taken delivery of a new aircraft, an Embraer 195, in another major step toward providing safe, reliable and efficient air travel services.
In a statement, the airline acknowledged the support and vision of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, saying “his commitment to aviation development continues to strengthen connectivity and economic growth in the region.”
The airline said the latest acquisition marks further progress as it continues to build an airline that passengers can always rely on.
Enugu Air officially began operations on July 7, 2025, from the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, with initial flight routes linking the state to Abuja and Lagos.
The state-owned airline, which is yet to acquire its Air Operator Certificate, AOC, began with three Embraer jets (E170/E190).
Speaking at the official launch ceremony, Mbah said: “Today, we have our own airline. And with it, we’re opening doors to a sector that once felt out of reach. Enugu Air has given more wings to our dreams, and today, we take that first flight together.
“A giant leap for Enugu State, a gold standard for government and private partnership. In the euphoria of the moment, however, we must never forget to give compliments where it is due.
“Our chosen operator, XE Jet Airlines, is a 100 percent Nigerian-owned entity with a solid record of reliable, sustainable and successful aviation operations.”
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