Air Peace has hailed the launch of its maiden direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as a symbol of national pride and resilience. Nnenna Onyema, Executive Director of International Operations, said in a statement on Monday in Lagos that the route restores the Nigerian flag to one of the…
Air Peace has begun direct commercial flights from Abuja to London Heathrow, making it the first Nigerian airline in recent years to secure a coveted slot at one of the world’s busiest airports. The flight, which departed on Sunday, was led by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, who described the achievement as…
Air Peace Ltd. says it has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft aimed at deepening its international expansion plans and providing Nigerians affordable access to international travel. This is contained in a statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, on Saturday in Lagos. Osifo-Whiskey said the wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched…
Comfort Emmanson has spoken publicly for the first time since her release, narrating in detail what she says transpired on board the August 10 flight that led to her arrest and viral humiliation, stating that she switched off her phones as demanded. In an online video, Emmanson expressed gratitude to those who stood by her…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that no casualty is recorded in the Port Harcourt runway incident involving Air Peace’s flight P47190 from Lagos. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah, on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency of…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has inaugurated Enugu Air, a state-owned commercial airline established by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration with three Embraer airplanes for a start. While recalling Mbah’s persistence and energy in bringing Enugu Air to reality, the Minister described him as “an incredible, performing governor”, noting that…
Nigeria’s flag carrier Air Peace has secured coveted landing slots at London Heathrow Airport, with direct flights from Abuja set to begin on 26 October 2025, following sustained diplomatic pressure by the Nigerian government. The development was confirmed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in a statement released by his media…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has called for the urgent implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to foster regional integration and enhance intra-African connectivity. Keyamo made the call on Monday while delivering the keynote address at the 18th Plenary and Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the…
Air Peace Ltd. has reduced its Nigeria-London airfare by N600,000 for all travellers emanating from Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, on Wednesday in Lagos. According to Ndiulo, the offer is in the airline’s latest promo. He said that the airline’s passengers could…
