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Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Air Peace Abuja-London route major step for Nigerian aviation – Ex-Rep

A former member of the House of Representatives Aviation Committee, Chidi Nwogu, has hailed Air Peace’s inaugural Abuja–London Heathrow flight as a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s aviation industry. In a statement issued ahead of the maiden flight on Sunday, October 26, Nwogu said the milestone marks a new phase in the country’s drive to boost […]

Air Peace funds still trapped in CBN - Onyema
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Air Peace hosts travel partner forum ahead of Abuja–London launch

Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s largest airline and a leading aviation player in West Africa, hosted a high-level Travel Partner Forum on Monday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, ahead of the launch of its Abuja–London flights scheduled for 26 and 28 October 2025. The event brought together Air Peace’s top-selling travel agents, executive members of the […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Air Peace under probe after flight crew test positive for alcohol

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has confirmed that the pilot and co-pilot of an Air Peace flight tested positive for alcohol after a runway excursion at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. A preliminary report released Friday also revealed that a cabin crew member tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive substance in cannabis. […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Air Peace to begin direct Lagos–São Paulo flights

Air Peace, Nigeria’s national carrier, is set to launch direct flights between Lagos and São Paulo, Brazil. This follows an agreement reached between President Bola Tinubu and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Nigerian leader’s state visit to Brazil. Lula announced the agreement at a joint news conference with Tinubu, according to […]

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Air Peace opens ticket sales for Abuja–London flights

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has announced the commencement of ticket sales for its anticipated Abuja–London flights, with fares starting at N1 million. According to a statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, the direct flights from Abuja to both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports will begin on October 26, 2025. Air Peace becomes the […]

FG approves Air Peace for direct Nigeria-Brazil flights
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FG approves Air Peace for direct Nigeria-Brazil flights

The Federal Government has approved Nigerian carrier Air Peace to commence direct passenger flights between Nigeria and Brazil. The announcement was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a recent television interview, in which he highlighted the growing aviation and trade cooperation between the two countries. According to Tuggar, the green light […]

Air Peace funds still trapped in CBN - Onyema
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Air Peace deploys backup planes to tackle flight delays 

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has announced that the airline has set aside three aircraft as operational backups to reduce flight delays and cancellations. He explained that the standby planes are intended to address passenger complaints by stepping in whenever any of the airline’s active aircraft experience minor or major technical […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Politician physically assaults our staff over missed flight – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has publicly condemned what it described as the “unruly conduct” of a prominent Nigerian politician following a disruptive incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) on Wednesday morning. The incident reportedly occurred around 6:10 a.m. when the passenger arrived at the terminal for an Air Peace flight to […]

FG approves Air Peace for direct Nigeria-Brazil flights as strategic aviation routes
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Air Peace defends abrupt flight disruptions

Air Peace has defended the recent spate of flight delays and cancellations, citing a steadfast commitment to passenger safety as its top priority. In a statement issued on Saturday, the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, said the disruptions, while inconvenient for travelers, were necessary and made strictly in line with established aviation safety […]

Air Peace resumes operations after NiMet strike suspension
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Air Peace resumes operations after NiMet strike suspension

Air Peace has announced the full resumption of its flight operations effective Friday, April 25, 2025, after the suspension of the industrial action by staff and unions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. In a statement issued on Thursday by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, Air Peace expressed gratitude to its passengers and […]

Air Peace suspends flights over NiMet strike, cites safety concerns
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Air Peace suspends flights over NiMet strike, cites safety concerns

Domestic airline Air Peace has suspended all flight operations across Nigeria, citing serious safety concerns arising from an ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. In a statement released on Wednesday, the airline said the decision was taken to protect passengers and crew, stressing that weather updates provided by NiMet—particularly the Current Nowcast of Hazardous […]