There are indications that the plan by United Nigeria Airlines to establish its operational hub in Akanu Ibiam Airport,Enugu, may not be realised because of alleged lack of enthusiasm from the state government. Not a few were elated when the emerging domestic carrier announced that it would use Enugu as its operational hub. The idea […]
The Akanu Ibiam International Airport is one of the airports that would receive increased passenger and cargo movement this Yuletide season, as air travellers from different parts of the country and overseas travel to the countryside for the holiday. According to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), at the end of every year, airports […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said everything is set for international flight operations to resume at the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, even as it awaits the federal government’s approval to reopen the airport. THISDAY learnt that the Airport Council International (ACI) Africa has given health certificate to the airport for meeting Covid-19 […]
New domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines yesterday kicked off its operations with Lagos-Enugu inaugural flight. The airline which commenced operations with four aircraft said it would service Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Asaba, Owerri and Port Harcourt destinations with plans to expand to other domestic and West Coast routes in the next three months. Speaking during the […]
It was fanfare on Monday when Ibom Air made its inaugural flight to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu two weeks after it was reopened for operations. The airline, which holds so much promise, was welcomed by the Enugu state government, as the Deputy Governor of the state, Cecelia Ezeilo thanked officials of Ibom Air […]
