Enugu Air, which operates in partnership with XEJet, has confirmed the delivery of a new Embraer 195 aircraft.
This acquisition reinforces the airline’s commitment to safe, reliable, and efficient air travel while strengthening its growing domestic operations.
In a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of XEJET, Mr Emmanuel Iza, the airline acknowledged the support and vision of the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, whose commitment to aviation development, it said, continues to strengthen connectivity and drive economic growth in the region.
He added that the acquisition represents further progress in the airline’s expansion plans as it builds a carrier that customers can rely on while promising the introduction of additional services in the coming weeks.
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.”
The airline — which began operations on July 7, 2025 and operates via a partnership with XEJet Limited while pursuing its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) — reaffirmed its mission to provide reliable and efficient air travel services for Nigerians.
