Air Peace has vehemently denied allegations of breaching safety protocols in its operations within the United Kingdom, countering recent reports circulating in various media outlets.
In a statement released on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the airline addressed the accusations, emphasizing its commitment to upholding safety standards since the commencement of its Lagos-London route a few months ago.
The statement highlighted that its operations have been subject to rigorous scrutiny by relevant authorities.
“Our attention has been drawn to media reports alleging a safety breach by Air Peace in the United Kingdom, which contain a lot of falsehood aimed at creating fears and doubts in the minds of the flying public,” Air Peace said.
It added, “From the commencement of our inaugural flight to London, our operations have been subjected to intense scrutiny by relevant authorities, which we most welcome as we pride ourselves in our continued pursuit of operational excellence and unwavering commitment to the safety and security of our esteemed passengers,”
The airline acknowledged that the UK Civil Aviation Authority had indeed reached out following a statutory Ramp Inspection on April 7, 2024, seeking clarification on its use of Electronic Flight Bags and other concerns.
However, Air Peace asserted that it promptly provided the necessary information, leading to the resolution of the matter without further complications.
Moreover, Air Peace clarified that it had received approval for EFBs from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, confirming that all its Boeing 777 aircraft are certified to operate with EFBs.
Additionally, the airline debunked media reports alleging the absence of iPad mounts and charging ports in the cockpit of its B777 aircraft, affirming that such facilities are indeed present.
Regarding the location of the cockpit library on the B777 aircraft, the statement addressed observations made by the UK CAA during the inspection. While Air Peace acknowledged that books were initially stored under the jumpseat, it stated that it promptly adhered to the UK CAA’s preference of storing them behind the captain upon being informed of the requirement.
Contrary to reports suggesting multiple security protocol violations, Air Peace maintained that it has consistently complied with regulatory standards and swiftly addressed any concerns raised during inspections.
The statement from Air Peace comes in response to media reports claiming that the UK CAA had identified several purported security breaches during its inspection of Air Peace aircraft, as communicated in a letter dated May 14, 2024, by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority following formal complaints.
Reported issues included alleged operational approval deficiencies for EFB functions, absence of mounting devices for EFBs, and purported lack of charging points or backup battery.
