Lagos-based Air Peace celebrates 10 years of flying on this day. The airline launched scheduled passenger flights on 24 October 2014.
Air Peace was founded a decade ago, by Nigerian lawyer and businessman, Allen Onyema.
AIR PEACE: 10 YEARS OLD
Onyema says the airline was launched with the intention of being a lever to create economic opportunities for Nigerian youth.
The privately owned airline has grown significantly in terms of its fleet and route network.
It also provides employment opportunities for many individuals both in Nigeria and outside of the country’s borders.
AIR PEACE FLEET
The airline began operations with Dornier 328 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
Initially, Air Peace only operated domestic flights within Nigeria.
Air Peace now operates a fleet comprised of Embraer and Boeing aircraft. These include Boeing 737-300s and 737-500s.
Air Peace also has several Boeing 777 aircraft. It now also operates a number of Embraer’s regional jets, including ERJ-145s and E195-E2s.
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At its launch, Air Peace had 7 aircraft and 5 routes. It has grown to become Nigeria’s and West Africa’s largest airline.
The Nigerian airline now operates services to various destinations within Nigeria, as well as from its hub in Lagos to destinations in West Africa, Southern Africa, and Europe.
With its fleet of 31 aircraft Air Peace now lies to 29 domestic, regional, and international destinations.
In 2017, Air Peace launched its first international route to Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana.
That same year, the airline took delivery of its first widebody aircraft, a Boeing 777. Air Peace introduced flights to Johannesburg (South Africa), in 2020.
The airline offers scheduled flights to Monrovia (Liberia), Douala (Cameroon), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and London (United Kingdom).
Air Peace also operates ad hoc charter flights as required.
