Enugu Air, the state-owned Nigerian carrier established by the Enugu State Government, has secured regulatory approval to introduce scheduled flights between Lagos and London Gatwick, with operations expected to commence in December 2026 in partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA), its designated international operating partner. Omni-Blu Aviation has obtained a Foreign Aircraft Operating Permit (FAOP) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, valid until March 2027, authorising it to operate the service and paving the way for Enugu Air’s first intercontinental route. The permit is subject to specific conditions governing aircraft and crew arrangements, although details of the aircraft type, seating capacity, flight frequency and operational structure have not yet been disclosed. Bookings have reportedly opened ahead of the planned launch. The development follows Enugu Air’s commencement of international operations on 23 September 2026 with the introduction of the Enugu–Douala route in Cameroon, initially operated twice weekly using an Embraer E170. Established in July 2025 with an initial fleet of Embraer E170 and E190 aircraft, the airline has progressively expanded its domestic…
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