Air Peace Limited has soared to incredible heights, cementing its position as the largest airline in West and Central Africa.
In a remarkable journey that has spanned ten years, Air Peace Limited has soared to incredible heights, cementing its position as the largest airline in West and Central Africa.
Founded on October 24, 2014, with a record fleet of seven aircraft, the airline’s vision was clear: to revolutionize the Nigerian aviation industry and set new standards in air travel.
Today, Air Peace boasts an impressive fleet of 30 aircraft, a testament to its strategic expansion program and commitment to excellence. From its state-of-the-art Dornier 328 to its Boeing 737-500 SP Jets, the airline’s fleet is a reflection of its dedication to safety, comfort, and reliability.
As we delve into the story of Air Peace, we explore the secrets behind its remarkable success and the visionaries who have shaped this aviation powerhouse. Join us on a journey that will take you to new heights!
Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, has achieved a significant milestone in its operational safety standards by obtaining the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate in 2017. This achievement was followed by the airline’s admission as a member of IATA, solidifying its commitment to safety and excellence.
Initially, Air Peace’s fleet consisted of three Dornier 328 aircraft for charter services and four Boeing 737-500 aircraft, which catered to its growing customer base. However, as demand exceeded capacity, the airline upgraded to the 136-seater Boeing 737-300 aircraft, adding eight units to its fleet between 2015 and 2017. An additional Boeing 737-500 was acquired in 2016 to support operations.
In response to public demand for extended services to unserved and underserved domestic and regional routes, Air Peace launched its ‘No-City-Left-Behind’ project under its subsidiary, Air Peace Hopper, with the addition of six 50-seater Embraer 145 jets to its fleet in 2018.
As Air Peace continued to push boundaries, it achieved another major feat in 2017 by obtaining its International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate, followed by its admission as a member of IATA. This milestone solidified the airline’s commitment to safety and excellence, further bolstering its reputation as a leader in the Nigerian aviation industry.
Air Peace operates its hub at the General Aviation Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The airline rewards its loyal customers with a frequent flyer program that offers earnable points redeemable for future travel. Additionally, Air Peace honours serving and retired military personnel with a rebate scheme. In a remarkable feat, Air Peace has grown to become Nigeria’s largest and preferred airline in just five years, carrying over a third of the country’s total passengers in 2018. As part of its expansion plans, the airline made history on the West Coast of Africa by signing an agreement with Boeing on September 13, 2018, for the delivery of 10 brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This milestone paves the way for Air Peace’s entry into European destinations such as Frankfurt, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris and Milan, solidifying its position as a leading airline in the region.
Hub: General Aviation Terminal, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
– Frequent Flyer Program: Earn points redeemable for future travel
– Military Rebate Scheme: Honoring serving and retired military personnel
Milestones:
– Nigeria’s largest and preferred airline in just 5 years.
– Secured IOSA Certificate in two years of operations.
– Carried over a third of Nigeria’s total passengers in 2018.
– First African customer to launch 13 brand-new Embraer 195-E2 jets,
with purchase rights for 17 more.
– First airline in the region to order 10 brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Air Peace continues to soar to new heights, committed to safety, comfort, and reliability.
The airline made history as the first and only airline in the sub-region to order the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft into its fleet. Building on this achievement, the airline set a new continental record on April 3, 2019, by ordering 13 brand new Embraer E195-E2 jets, with options to purchase an additional 17. This significant expansion project aims to increase Air Peace’s fleet size to 63 aircraft, comprising B737-300/500, B777, and Embraer 145 jets. The goal is to modernize the fleet, enhance fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and maintain dispatch reliability. With this development, Air Peace has become the largest fleet operator in Nigeria and West Africa. As a 100% family-owned business led by Chairman/CEO Allen Onyema, Air Peace is driven by a passion to create employment opportunities, provide affordable and reliable flight services, and promote connectivity across the region.
Air Peace operates its hub at the General Aviation Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, offering loyal customers a frequent flyer program that rewards travel with earnable points redeemable for future travel. The airline also honours serving and retired military personnel with a rebate scheme. In just five years, Air Peace has grown to become Nigeria’s largest and preferred airline, carrying over a third of the country’s total passengers in 2018. In line with its expansion plans, the airline set a new record on the West Coast of Africa by signing an agreement with Boeing on September 13, 2018, for the delivery of 10 brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, paving the way for its entry into European destinations such as Frankfurt, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, and Jeddah in South East Asia.
Air Peace became the first and only airline in the sub-region to go for that aircraft type. Soon after the huge feat, the carrier again raised the bar in fleet expansion on April 3, 2019, as it set a continental record when it signed an order for 13 brand new Embraer E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for another 17 of the same aircraft type. The massive project to increase our fleet of B737-300/500, B777 and Embraer 145 Jets to 63 is part of the carrier’s plans to reflect and phase out its older (classic) aircraft, and achieve fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and maintain dispatch reliability. Air Peace now operates the biggest fleet in Nigeria and West Africa. Air Peace is 100 percent owned by Mr Allen Onyema, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, and his family. His motivation is to create employment opportunities for Nigerians, Africans and experts across the globe and guarantee quality on-time flight services at very affordable fares.
MAINTENANCE PARTNERS
Air Peace reaffirmed its commitment to safety by partnering with globally acclaimed firms for its maintenance needs. Since its inception, the airline has collaborated with top-tier companies to ensure the highest standards of maintenance, guaranteeing the safety and reliability of its operations. Partners include:
Line Maintenance
IAI – Israel Aerospace Industries
KLM Engineering
Ethiopian Airlines MRO
KQ MRO
AERO Contractors Nigeria
Aero Multi Dynamic Services
Dornier Aviation Nigeria
Onedote Aviation Nigeria
Nigeria Airforce Hangar Lagos
Base Maintenance
IAI – Israel Aerospace Industries
Ethiopian Airlines MRO
SAAT MRO South Africa
AAIM MRO Morocco
Aero Contractors Nigeria
Spares and Materials Supply
Boeing
Embraer
AJW
FLEET SIZE: 62
Dornier Jet – 01
Embraer 145 – 08
Boeing 737 – 12
Boeing 777 – 03
Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 10- 10 (on order)
Embraer 195-E2 – 13 (With Purchase Rights for 17 more)
Embraer 175 – 5 (on order)
Airbus A320 – 10
ROUTE STRENGTH
Domestic:
Current – Abuja, Anambra, Akure, Asaba, Benin, Calabar, Enugu,
Gombe, Ibadan, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Makurdi, Osubi-Warri,
Owerri, Port Harcourt, Sokoto, Uyo, Maiduguri and Yola.
Prospective – Bauchi, Katsina & PHC NAF Base and Jos
Regional:
Current – Accra, Banjul, Dakar, Douala, Freetown, Monrovia
Niamey, Abidjan, Cotonou and Lome.
Prospective – Kinshasa and Malabo-Equatorial Guinea
International:
Current – Dubai, Johannesburg, Guangzhou-China, London, Jeddah, Mumbai and Tel-Aviv
Prospective – Houston, New York
