Nigerian airline, Air Peace has signed an interline agreement with UAE’s flag carrier, Emirates enhancing connectivity for passengers travelling to and from Nigeria. Emirates says the partnership expands its “footprint to 13 new cities in Nigeria with frictionless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage throughput.” According to Emirates, “Travellers booked on flights from Dubai to Lagos can access more of Nigeria, …
AFRAA Forges Close Engagement With Nigerian Member Airlines Through CEOs Leadership Dialogues – By Roland Ohaeri
The Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, in a bid to foster closer engagement with member airlines in Nigeria, met the CEO of Air Peace, Barr. Allen Onyema, the CEO of Allied Air – Capt. Valentine Tongo and the CEO of Overland Airways – Capt. Edward Boyo for “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues” at …
AON Cancel Plans To Suspend Flight Operations
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said it has called off its planned withdrawal of service and will start a fresh round of dialogue with the government in the hope of reaching an amicable solution. AON said it reached this decision with the highest consideration for our esteemed customers who have been faced with uncertainty over the last few days …
Nigeria Aviation Industry Outlook In 2022
The year 2021 was so challenging for the African aviation industry as it struggled to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Air Transport Association 2021 report on the economic performance of airlines in the industry stated that Africa is lagging behind other regions in its vaccine rollout, which will impact international travel recovery. Airlines in the region are expected …
Nigeria-UAE Impasse: UAE Seeks To Accommodate Air Peace With Allocation Of 7 Slots At Dubai Airport
The Authorities of the United Arab Emirats (UAE) have reportedly offered 7 slots to the Nigerian airline, Air Peace, to fly to Dubai World Airport in Dubai, UAE. This followed the withdrawal of the the initial approval of the request of Emirates Airline to operate 21 frequencies to Nigeria, by Nigerian aviation authorities. The Nigerian authorities cancelled the initial approval …
As Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Looks To Recovery In 2021
By Roland Ohaeri and Isaac Atoyebi The Aviation industry faces a gloomy period amid COVID-19 pandemic that wreaked havoc on the billion-dollar industry all over the world in 2020. The year 2020 is a year like no other in aviation history, because of the ravaging virus that has cost millions of lives as well. The pandemic still poses a …
Nigerian Airlines Return To The Sky As Domestic Flights Resume
Nigerian domestic airlines have resumed flights to some airports in the country in line with Federal Government’s directive on the phased re-opening of the airports. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, had announced that flights would resume at the Lagos and Abuja Airports on July 8, followed by flights at Owerri, Kano, PortHarcourt and Maiduguri Airports on July 11, …
Nigeria’s Airpeace Welcomes Another Boeing 777
Airpeace, one of the airlines based in Nigeria, says it has received its third Boeing 777 aircraft. The airline had received two of the same aircraft type last year. According to the airline, its third Boeing 777 recently touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to a spectacular water salute. The airline hints that the just received …








