First International Commercial Flight Lands In Enugu Airport

The historic flight was made by the Ethiopian Airlines which will now be the first international carrier to operate from Enugu. The Enugu State Government has assured that adequate preparations have been made to ensure that the event described as a significant milestone in the economic life of the State and the entire South East, was successfully conducted. Governor Sullivan Chime and his colleagues from the other states in the region as well as many important dignitaries from within and outside the country, will be on hand to receive the historic flight. As expected, an atmosphere of excitement and jubilation now pervades Enugu and other States in the South East region as residents eagerly await the arrival of the aircraft. An Enugu-based billionaire businessman, Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, had on Tuesday flown into the Enugu airport in a private jet direct from Senegal, creating history as the first international flight that touched down at the upgraded airport. President Goodluck Jonathan gave approval for the upgrading of the Akanu Ibiam Airport to an international status two years ago and laid the foundation for the construction of the international wing early this year. The project is now on course while other existing structures within the airport including the old terminal complex had been renovated. The runway was expanded and extended to accommodate bigger passenger and cargo aircrafts that would patronize the airport.