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  Ibom Air has successfully operated its first scheduled international flight from Uyo to Accra and back, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s growth and firmly positioning the Victor Attah International Airport as a bona fide international gateway into and out of Nigeria. The historic flight, which took place …

    West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has achieved another significant milestone in its transformation into a global carrier, following approval by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled international air services to and from the South American nation. The Brazilian approval comes as Air Peace accelerates …

  Air Peace wishes to sincerely inform our valued passengers and the general public of a temporary disruption to today’s scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service. Following the completion of passenger boarding, a routine post-boarding technical check identified a minor aircraft fault that required immediate attention. In line with our uncompromising commitment …

    The Nigerian aviation industry has recorded an impressive 91.4% Effective Implementation (EI) score at the just-concluded International Civil Aviation Organization Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) held between April 15 and 22, 2026. Speaking during the closing briefing held at the Authority’s Headquarters in Abuja on April 22, 2026, the …

    ONYEMA BAGS FOURTH HONORARY DOCTORATE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND NATION BUILDING The Chairman of West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has been conferred with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa) by Abia State University, marking his fourth honorary …

British Airways is investing £18m to fund up to 160 places on the highly-competitive Speedbird Pilot Academy The funding will cover the £100,000 cost of pilot training over two years and guarantee successful candidates a flying role on completion The scheme removes costs, levels the playing field, and makes the prospect of becoming a …

    …As airline clinches three awards at 15th NIGAV Arik Air’s Cabin Crew member, Adeyemi Adebote has been crowned the 2026 King of the Air at the 15th Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Awards and Ministerial dinner held at the NIGAV Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos at the weekend. …

  Turkish Airlines and Air Peace Sign a Bilateral SPA Interline Agreement, To Strengthen Connectivity Between Nigeria, Africa and the World. Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye flying to more countries than any other airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, …

In a defining night for African aviation, West and Central Africa’s leading carrier, Air Peace, delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Awards in Lagos, securing an unprecedented seven awards in a single night; a record achievement that reinforces its leadership in safety, innovation, and service excellence. …

In a searing indictment of the current state of Nigeria’s aviation sector, the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has warned that the nation’s airspace is being held together by a thread. In a joint statement crackling with urgency, NATCA President Mr. Amos Edino and General Secretary, Umar Fahad declared …