Air Peace has welcomed its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its global expansion strategy and solidifying its status as Nigeria\u2019s largest carrier, with the new wide-body jet set to drive the opening of fresh routes into Europe, South America, and the Caribbean.
According to a statement issued on Saturday, the airline said, \u201cThe wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:32 p.m. from Teruel, Spain.
\u201cThe aircraft was greeted with a traditional water-cannon salute and a rousing reception led by the airline\u2019s chairman, Allen Onyema; Executive Director, Obinna Onyema; Chief Operating Officer, Oluwatoyin Olajide; alongside members of Air Peace\u2019s management team.\u201d
The airline\u2019s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, in the statement noted that \u201cthe arrival of the state-of-the-art aircraft aligns with Air Peace\u2019s vision of global connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Configured with 312 seats, including 26 in business class and 286 in economy, the new aircraft boasts modern inflight comfort.
The Business Class cabin features private ambient seating, while Economy passengers will enjoy generous legroom and refined service.
Onyema described the acquisition as \u201ca pivotal milestone in the airline\u2019s growth trajectory,\u201d stressing that \u201cit represents a decisive step in Air Peace\u2019s expansion strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He revealed that the aircraft will be deployed in the next two months for the inaugural long-haul flights from Abuja to London\u2019s Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
He added that \u201cfurther plans include opening new routes into key European cities, South America, particularly direct flights to Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the Caribbean, building on Air Peace\u2019s groundbreaking operations into Antigua and Barbuda as well as St. Kitts and Nevis.\u201d
Onyema reaffirmed the airline\u2019s mission to make international travel more affordable and accessible for Nigerians, saying that Air Peace is \u201ccommitted to offering Nigerians fair and affordable access to international travel while curbing the high fares long endured by passengers on foreign carriers.\u201d
He also emphasized the need for improved national aviation infrastructure, warning that \u201cthere is an urgent need for an efficient hub system in Nigeria to enhance both regional and international connectivity.\u201d
Expressing gratitude for government backing, Onyema said, \u201cWe are grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support of indigenous airlines through policies that create an enabling environment for growth.\u201d
He further commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Senator Festus Keyamo, for \u201cimplementing inclusive measures that position Nigerian carriers to compete effectively on the global stage.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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