EnComm Aviation’s Jackton Obuola discusses BAE lawsuit

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Jackton Obuola discusses the impact of BAE Systems' decision to discontinue support for EnComm Aviation's ATP fleet and the subsequent lawsuit filed by the company.

EnComm Aviation’s regional freighter operations came to an abrupt halt in September 2025, causing the carrier to write off more than $100 million after BAE Systems surrendered its ATP aircraft type certificate to the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority. EnComm had made multiple investments building its infrastructure, including heavy maintenance repairs for its ATP fleet, when it learned of BAE’s decision to discontinue its support, making it nearly impossible for the carrier to continue operating the type, EnComm Aviation Director Jackton Obuola says in this week’s episode of “Cargo Facts Connect.” “There were a lot of investments we were still making,” Obuola says. “For instance, we were in the process of overhauling landing gears, overhauling engines, returning to service a lot of aircraft, spending up to $15 million.” EnComm has filed a lawsuit in London seeking $250 million in punitive damages and claiming negligent misrepresentation and misstatement by BAE. The Kenyan startup was surprised by the decision after meeting with BAE and receiving commitments for continued support for its ATP fleet, Obuola says. EnComm was operating four ATP freighters and was preparing to…

People in this episode

Guest: Jackton Obuola

Topics covered

• aviation
• lawsuit
• business operations
• aircraft maintenance
• investment

Keywords

• EnComm Aviation
• BAE Systems
• ATP aircraft
• lawsuit
• aviation investment
• aircraft maintenance
• punitive damages

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EnComm Aviation, BAE Systems, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, West Atlantic

Places: London, Sweden

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