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| Air Peace | |
|---|---|
| Name | Air Peace |
| IATA | P4 |
| ICAO | APK |
| Callsign | AIR PEACE |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Commenced | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Lagos |
| Key people | Allen Onyema, Olisa Agbakoba |
| Hubs | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
| Secondary hubs | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Port Harcourt International Airport |
| Fleet size | 50+ |
| Destinations | 20+ |
Air Peace Air Peace is a Nigerian airline founded in 2013 and commenced operations in 2014. The carrier operates scheduled domestic and regional services from its base in Lagos and maintains linkages to destinations across West Africa and selected international points. Its founder, Allen Onyema, positioned the airline amid competition with carriers such as Arik Air, Dana Air, and international operators like Emirates and British Airways serving Nigerian markets.
Air Peace was established following market liberalization trends in the Nigerian aviation sector near the early 2010s, building on precedents set by legacy carriers including Nigeria Airways and replacement patterns from Arik Air. Early expansion included leasing arrangements and acquisitions influenced by international lessors such as AerCap and partnerships with maintenance organizations like EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering and SR Technics. The airline launched long-haul ambitions with orders announced at events like the Paris Air Show and engaged with manufacturers including Boeing and Embraer. Political interactions involved meetings with figures from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and engagements with state governments including Rivers State and Delta State to expand route networks.
Air Peace operates scheduled passenger services, charter operations, and occasional cargo charters across a network centered on Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Operational planning integrates airport slots at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and route permissions coordinated with regional authorities such as the West African Economic and Monetary Union airspace partners. Crew training and regulatory compliance involve collaboration with entities like the International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines and oversight from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The airline navigates bilateral air service agreements including treaties negotiated between Nigeria and partners such as Ghana and Sierra Leone to secure international frequencies.
The fleet comprises a mix of narrowbody and widebody aircraft, with types sourced from manufacturers Boeing, Embraer, and previously operated regional types including Bombardier CRJ models. Notable additions included widebody Boeing 777 variants acquired to serve transcontinental ambitions and narrowbodies like the Boeing 737-700/-800/-900 families for domestic and regional sectors. Fleet modernization programs referenced lessors and maintenance providers including GE Aviation and Rolls-Royce for engines, and the carrier has registered aircraft with aviation authorities such as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and international registers when on lease.
Air Peace serves a network of domestic destinations including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Owerri, Benin City, and Asaba, linking major economic and political centers. Regional international routes have included services to Accra, Abidjan, Freetown, and Monrovia, while expanded international ambitions targeted routes to the Middle East and potential services connecting to London and Johannesburg. Route development responds to market demand influenced by diaspora traffic between Nigeria and countries such as United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates, as well as regional movements within the Economic Community of West African States.
The airline is privately owned, with primary ownership by Allen Onyema alongside investment engagements with corporate entities and discussions with private equity and leasing firms like CIT Group and Boeing Capital. Corporate governance aligns with commercial aviation practices and regulatory compliance overseen by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and tax authorities such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Air Peace has engaged legal and communications advisors including prominent Nigerian legal figures and interacted with industry groups such as the International Air Transport Association on matters of safety, fare policies, and industry standards.
Air Peace has been involved in incidents and regulatory scrutiny typical of a growing carrier in a challenging environment, requiring coordination with investigative bodies such as the Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau and compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization directives. Reported incidents have prompted reviews of operational procedures, maintenance oversight involving contractors like EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering, and engagement with insurers and lessors including AON and Willis Towers Watson. The airline has implemented safety management systems and recurrent training in line with standards promulgated by IATA and regional aviation authorities.
The carrier and its executives have participated in humanitarian and community initiatives across Nigeria, including disaster relief coordination with state authorities in Rivers State and sponsorship of cultural events tied to Nigerian arts and sports. Philanthropic activities have involved partnerships with non-governmental organizations and civic leaders, contributing to causes in Lagos and supporting education and healthcare projects in collaboration with local institutions and charities. Air Peace engagement with the diaspora and business communities has included sponsorship and logistics support for events involving Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation stakeholders and commercial delegations.
Category:Airlines of Nigeria Category:Companies established in 2013