Enugu Air has formally addressed online reports regarding the airworthiness and history of its Embraer E170 aircraft that experienced a runway excursion at Benin Airport on July 23.
In an official statement released on Saturday, the airline pushed back against circulating claims regarding the aircraft’s prior ownership and operational history, clarifying that the aircraft was fully certified and cleared by regulatory authorities prior to the flight.
Enugu Air confirmed that the jet—operating as Flight 4264 with registration mark 5N-ENR—was flying under a valid Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) issued and routinely maintained in accordance with the strict regulations of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Addressing public speculation, the carrier disclosed that the aircraft underwent a comprehensive airworthiness review and recertification process prior to joining its operational fleet in 2025, during which all mandatory engineering checks and technical inspections were completed. Related News Nigeria puts citizens at centre of foreign policy, seeks stronger diaspora engagement FG will replicate Benin Republic's Glo Djigbe Industrial Zone model in Nigeria - Shettima Oyo police arrest suspected armed robber, recovers stolen tricycle
