Air Peace’s Boeing 777- 200 ER, with registration mark 5N-CEG, being welcomed with water cannon at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, LOS
Air Peace Airlines continues to amass its war chest in the acquisition of formidable equipment to enhance its performance in the prestigious professional league of international air transport, from Nigeria’s headquarters in Abuja, to one of the oldest terminals in the world, the prestigious London Heathrow Airport, and from there sustain its operations at London Gatwick.
To this end, the management of Air Peace over the weekend received the fourth of its order of a brand new Boeing 777- 200 ER, with registration mark bearing 5N-CEG
On arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday at 3.22pm, from
L-R: Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide, Chief Operating Officer, (4th left); Dr Allen Onyema, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Air Peace Ltd, (5th left) and other management crew at the airport to welcome the new baby
Teruel, Spain, the aircraft was greeted with a traditional water-cannon salute and a rousing reception led by the airline’s chairman, Dr. Allen Onyema; Executive Director, Obinna Onyema; Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide; alongside members of Air Peace’s management crew.
Speaking with the aviation journalists, the airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, noted that the arrival of the state-of-the-art aircraft aligned with Air Peace’s vision of global connectivity.
The machine is configured with a total of 312 seats, including 26 luxurious business class seats, and 286 economy class seats. The aircraft offers a blend of comfort and modern amenities. Its Business Class cabin features private and cozy ambient seating with advanced inflight comfort while, the economy passengers will enjoy spacious legroom and refined service.
The Boeing 777- 200 ER exotic cabin with capacity for 312 seats
During a media tour of the aircraft, Dr. Onyema described the acquisition as a milestone in the airline’s growth trajectory. He emphasised that its acquisition represents a decisive step in Air Peace’s expansion strategy.
Onyema announced that the newly acquired aircraft will be deployed in the next two months for the inaugural long-haul flights from Abuja to London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
He added that plans are afoot to open new routes into/enroute 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.
Onyema reiterated the airline’s commitment to offering Nigerians fair, and affordable access to international travel while curbing the high fares, long endured by passengers on foreign carriers. He also stressed the urgent need for an efficient hub system in Nigeria to enhance both regional and international connectivity.
One of the exquisite 26 business class seats
The Air Peace Chairman expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support of indigenous airlines through policies that create an enabling environment for growth.
He equally commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr Festus Keyamo, for implementing inclusive measures that position Nigerian carriers in better stead to compete effectively on the global stage.
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