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- Enugu News12 Aug 2026
Airlines Lose Over N1bn as Labour Strike Grounds More Than 80 Flights
By Isaac Mission Nigerian airlines suffered losses estimated at more than N1 billion on Tuesday after aviation unions shut down operations, forcing the cancellation of over 80 flights and…
- TRAVEL11 Aug 2026
Labour Strike: Air Peace, Enugu Air, United Nigeria Airlines Suspend Flights
By Isaac Mission Flight operations have been disrupted across parts of Nigeria following industrial action by aviation unions, with Air Peace, Enugu Air and United Nigeria Airlines announcing…
- Development4 Aug 2026
Benin Airport Runway Reopens as Airlines Resume Flight Operations
By Isaac Mission Commercial flight activities at Benin Airport have resumed following the reopening of the airport’s runway after nearly two weeks of closure. ValueJet announced on Tuesday…
- TECHNOLOGY24 Jul 2026
Experts Say Enugu Air, Ibom Air Are Reshaping Nigeria’s Aviation Landscape
By Isaac Mission Aviation stakeholders have praised the investments made by the governments of Enugu and Akwa Ibom States in their respective airline and airport projects, saying the…
- NEWS9 Mar 2026
Enugu Air Nears Final Certification Imminent
Nigeria’s Enugu Air is close to receiving its full operating license, known as an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), as the airline completes the final stage of its certification process. The airline,…
- Development21 Jul 2025
Air Peace to Start Abuja to London Flights in October
Abuja, July 21, 2025 Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has announced that it will begin direct flights from Abuja to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports starting October 26, 2025.…
- Development7 Jul 2025
Enugu Air Set to Begin Domestic Flights Today, July 7
Enugu State is making history today, July 7, as it officially launches its own state owned airline, Enugu Air, with the start of domestic flight operations. The launch will be led by the Minister of…
- Development3 Jul 2025
Enugu Air to Launch Commercial Flights on Monday, July 7
Enugu Air, the new state owned airline from Enugu, is officially launching its commercial flights on Monday, July 7, 2025 This venture is part of Governor Peter Mbah’s broader plan to build a modern,…
- NEWS10 Aug 2026
Italy-Based Businessman Arrested at Enugu Airport With 98 Cocaine Wraps
By Faith Eze A 30-year-old Italy-based businessman has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu after he…
- NEWS1 Aug 2026
UKO HIGHLIGHTS ENUGU’S TOURISM STRATEGY AS BLUEPRINT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
By Isaac Mission Tourism expert, Ambassador Ikechi Uko, has identified Enugu State as a leading example of how strategic investments in infrastructure, aviation, hospitality and tourism…
- NEWS26 Jul 2026
Enugu Air Reassures Passengers After Benin Runway Excursion, Says Safety Remains Top Priority
By Peace Orjiani Enugu Air has reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety following the runway excursion involving one of its aircraft operating from Lagos to Benin, assuring Nigerians that…
- TRAVEL26 Jul 2026
Mbah Reaffirms Enugu Air's Commitment to Safety After Runway Incident
By Isaac Mission Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured the public that safety remains the highest priority for Enugu Air following a runway incident involving one of the…
- Development24 Jul 2026
Keyamo Orders Probe into Enugu Air Runway Incident
By Isaac Mission The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed all relevant aviation agencies to collaborate with Enugu Air in investigating Thursday's runway…
- HEADLINES24 Jul 2026
Peter Obi Seeks Thorough Investigation Into Enugu Air Runway Incident
By Isaac Mission Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the…
- NEWS24 Jul 2026
Benin Airport Runway Closure Disrupts Flights as United Nigeria, Air Peace Suspend Operations
By Isaac Mission Flight operations at Benin Airport have been disrupted after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) temporarily closed the runway following Thursday's runway…
- HEADLINES24 Jul 2026
NSIB Launches Investigation After Enugu Air Aircraft Runs Off Runway
By Isaac Mission The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola…
- Development23 Jul 2026
Enugu Air Aircraft Skids Off Runway at Benin Airport, NSIB Launches Investigation
By Peace Orjiani An aircraft operated by Enugu Air was involved in a runway excursion at Benin Airport on Thursday after landing, prompting aviation authorities to launch an investigation into…
- TRAVEL17 Jul 2026
‘We Built an Aviation Institute Without Government Support’ — East Wing Aviation Founder Speaks on Training Nigeria’s Next Generation of Engineers
‘We Built an Aviation Institute Without Government Support’ — East Wing Aviation Founder Speaks on Training Nigeria’s Next Generation of Engineers The founder of East Wing Aviation Institute…
- NEWS14 Jul 2026
At 70, Bart Nnaji Celebrated as Visionary Leader, Innovator and Man of Humility
As renowned engineer and former Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Bart Nnaji, marks his 70th birthday, tributes have continued to pour in from across Nigeria and beyond, celebrating a…
- TRAVEL18 Jun 2026
Keyamo speaks on China-Enugu cargo flights
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that Nigeria is in talks to launch direct cargo flight services between China and the South-east region through Enugu,…
- TRAVEL16 Jun 2026
Enugu Air, Airport Concession Key to Enugu’s $30bn Economic Vision – SSG
The Enugu State Government has described the launch of Enugu Air and the concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport as major pillars of its strategy to expand the state's economy from $4.4…
- POLITICS10 Mar 2026
Enugu Air Makes History of Breaking Records License Approval
In a major win for Nigeria’s aviation sector, Enugu Air has officially received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), marking a "historic" milestone in…
- POLITICS13 Aug 2025
FG Drops Criminal Cases Against Ibom Air Passenger, Reduces KWAM 1’s Flight Ban to One Month
The Federal Government has withdrawn all criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in an unruly incident on an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025, and reduced the flight ban…
- Business7 Jul 2025
Today's Headlines in Nigeria
Politics & Governance: Former Oyo Governor Rashidi Ladoja Set to Become Next Olubadan Peter Obi Explains Collaboration with 'Failed' Politicians in ADC Coalition Tinubu Calls for Global…
- TRAVEL7 Jul 2025
TODAY ENUGU STATE MAKES HISTORY WITH ENUGU AIR (A NEW DAWN FOR THE SOUTH EAST)
Today, something truly historic happened in Enugu State, something that will be talked about for many years to come. Enugu has just become the first state in the South East of Nigeria to own an…
- HISTORY13 Jun 2025
British Man Ramesh Viswashkumar Only Survivor of Deadly Air India Plane Crash with 242 Onboard
In what is now considered one of the saddest days in aviation history, an Air India passenger plane carrying 242 people crashed in a tragic accident. The crash has left families, friends, and entire…