In response to an earlier publication by Business Day, Air Peace has stated categorically that it has neither breached any contractual agreement nor was blacklisted by any lessor in the course of its operations
In a statement signed by its management, the airline said that it has consistently operated with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism since its inception in 2014.
Contrary to the misleading information presented in the article, Air Peace noted that it has never dry-leased any aircraft since the inception of the airline and, as such, couldn’t have breached a non-existent contract.
“Our attention has been drawn to erroneous claims by a Newspaper outlet, and a host of other media outfits who on the 17 July, 2024, published an article titled “13 Nigerian Airlines Blacklisted for Contract Breaches,” which incorrectly included our airline.”
“Our financial dealings have always been conducted with utmost integrity and transparency, with no breaches of payment terms. Our operations remain robust and compliant with all relevant regulatory and industry standards. Air Peace is committed to maintaining excellent service and operational efficiency, setting a benchmark in the West African aviation sector.
The airline stated that being included in the publication is not only misleading but also damaging to its reputation.
“Air Peace, by virtue of its vantage position and rising profile, has been subjected to several smear campaigns aimed at distracting it from its ultimate goal of connecting cities and generally improving aviation travel within Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
“Air Peace is, however, open to constructive criticism but frowns at attempts to bring it down by misinforming the world about its operations,” the airline management said.
“Air Peace connects people to most of the cities in Nigeria and has extended its operations to many destinations in West Africa and beyond.
Air Peace has placed Nigeria’s aviation industry firmly on the global map, showcasing the capabilities of a Nigerian airline across various fronts, notably excelling in maintaining an unparalleled safety culture.
“The airline’s visionary goal is to be ever dependable through the creation of seamless connections and network options for its extensive domestic, regional, and international markets.
The heartbeat of Air Peace’s success lies in its strategic approach to fleet modernisation and route expansion,” the airline said.
In 2021, the airline achieved a milestone by becoming the launch customer for the groundbreaking 124-seater Embraer 195-E2 aircraft in Africa. This marked the delivery of the first five units as part of a 2018 firm order for 13 E195s, with additional orders for Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft, signaling a phased transition from the existing Boeing 737 fleet.
Elevating its fleet modernization, Air Peace recently inked a significant deal-a firm order for five Embraer 175 aircraft, accompanied by plans for a local maintenance facility supported by Embraer.
The airline has consistently maintained a clean safety record in all its operations.
