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Air Peace Lagos-London flight disrupted over airspace issues

West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service of May 13 experienced an operational disruption. The airline said the development followed enroute access issues involving the airspace authorities of an African country. A statement by its management, however, said the aircraft safely returned to Lagos in accordance with established […]

Air Peace suspends flights over NiMet strike, cites safety concerns
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NCAA defends Air Peace over Gatwick flight disruption incident

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, on Tuesday, defended Air Peace’s handling of the recent flight disruption in Gatwick, London, saying the airline acted in the interest of safety. Vanguard reported that Director General of the NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo, urged Nigerians not to condemn the country’s airlines over operational disruptions. Few days ago, some passengers, including […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Technical glitch disrupts Air Peace Abuja flight operations

Operations at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja were disrupted on Monday after a technical fault hit the baggage screening Technical Glitch Disrupts system, leading to delays for passengers, particularly those travelling with Air Peace. In a statement, the airline’s management said the malfunction significantly slowed baggage screening and loading, […]

Air Peace suspends flights over NiMet strike, cites safety concerns
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Air Peace rejects Lagos govt tax evasion allegations

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has dismissed reports alleging that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and Vice Chairman, Alice Onyema, are facing a tax evasion suit filed by the Lagos State Government. The airline, in a statement issued on Monday, described the claims as surprising and unsubstantiated. It noted that neither the […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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NCAA summons Air Peace over unexplained flight disruptions

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has called Air Peace to its headquarters for an urgent meeting to address several unexplained flight disruptions. The meeting is scheduled for Monday. In his post via his official X account on Saturday, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu, said that the issues include passenger […]

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Emirates-Air Peace deal to enhance Africa-UAE-London connectivity

World’s largest international airline, Emirates, and West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the United Arab Emirates and London. The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort and convenience for customers. […]

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Air Peace rejects claims of abandoning passengers in Barbados

Air Peace has firmly denied claims that it sold tickets to Jamaica and then “dumped” passengers in Barbados, calling the allegations misleading and contrary to the facts. In a press statement on Monday, the airline affirmed that all ticket sales complied fully with international aviation regulations and standard industry practices, emphasizing that passengers were never […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Air Peace recorded 49 bird strikes in 2025 — CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has disclosed that the airline recorded 49 bird strike incidents across Nigeria in 2025, describing the situation as a serious setback to airline operations. Onyema made the disclosure on Sunday during an interview on ARISE NEWS, where he outlined multiple challenges confronting Nigerian airlines, including frequent […]

Air Peace resumes operations after NiMet strike suspension
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Flight disrupted as NAHCO vehicle damages Air Peace aircraft

Flight operations involving a newly acquired Embraer 195-E2 aircraft owned by Air Peace were disrupted on Friday following a ground handling incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The airline confirmed the development in an official statement, explaining that the incident occurred after passengers had already boarded the aircraft for departure. According to […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Air Peace marks landmark delivery of Boeing 737-700 aircraft

Air Peace, has marked another major milestone with the arrival of a dry-leased Boeing 737-700 NG from AerCap, the world’s leading aircraft leasing company, representing Nigeria’s first dry lease in nearly a decade and signaling renewed global confidence in the nation’s aviation sector. The arrival ceremony, held at the Zulu Terminal Complex of Murtala Muhammed […]