Enugu – Ethiopian airlines says it will begin its international cargo flights into Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu within the next two months.
The Head of delegation of the airline to Enugu, Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonnen, disclosed the plan in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Thursday.
Mekonnen said that the airline had concluded arrangement to station freight airplanes for the take-off of the service as soon as the Ministry of Aviation gives its approval procedures, which is expected within two months.
“So, we are still waiting for the approval from the Ministry of Aviation. As soon as we get the approval, we will start transporting the cargoes.
“We have already submitted the request, hopefully, we start the cargo freighting to Enugu. We are expecting it to be in the near future, may be in two months’ time,’’ she said.
She said Enugu had been a profitable market for the airline, which necessitates expansion of its services.
Ethiopian Airlines started launched international flight into Enugu in August 2013. (NAN)