Air Peace has expanded its fleet with the arrival of its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, a development that strengthens its global expansion strategy and cements its position as Nigeria’s largest carrier. The new wide-body jet is expected to drive the launch of fresh routes into Europe, South America, and the Caribbean.
In a statement released on Saturday, the airline announced that “The wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:32 p.m. from Teruel, Spain.
“The aircraft was greeted with a traditional water-cannon salute and a rousing reception led by the airline’s chairman, Allen Onyema; Executive Director, Obinna Onyema; Chief Operating Officer, Oluwatoyin Olajide; alongside members of Air Peace’s management team.”
Air Peace spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, stated that “the arrival of the state-of-the-art aircraft aligns with Air Peace’s vision of global connectivity.” The 312-seater aircraft offers 26 seats in business class and 286 in economy, with modern inflight amenities. Business class features ambient private seating, while economy provides generous legroom and enhanced service.
Onyema described the addition as “a pivotal milestone in the airline’s growth trajectory,” noting that “it represents a decisive step in Air Peace’s expansion strategy.” He disclosed that the aircraft will be deployed within two months for the first long-haul flights from Abuja to London Heathrow and Gatwick.
He further revealed that “further plans include opening new routes into key European cities, South America, particularly direct flights to Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the Caribbean, building on Air Peace’s groundbreaking operations into Antigua and Barbuda as well as St. Kitts and Nevis.”
Reaffirming the airline’s mission, Onyema stressed that Air Peace is “committed to offering Nigerians fair and affordable access to international travel while curbing the high fares long endured by passengers on foreign carriers.”
Highlighting the importance of stronger aviation infrastructure, he warned that “there is an urgent need for an efficient hub system in Nigeria to enhance both regional and international connectivity.”
Onyema expressed appreciation for government support, saying, “We are grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support of indigenous airlines through policies that create an enabling environment for growth.”
He also praised the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Senator Festus Keyamo, for “implementing inclusive measures that position Nigerian carriers to compete effectively on the global stage.”
