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The Digest: Nigeria's largest carrier, Air Peace, has alerted passengers to possible flight delays across its network due to ongoing aviation fuel supply constraints. The airline said limited availability of Jet A1 fuel was impacting operations at some terminals. It announced a temporary...

The Digest: Reality TV star Tacha has publicly called out Air Peace after reportedly experiencing a prolonged flight delay on her trip to Abuja. She alleged that her scheduled departure was pushed to the afternoon without any clear explanation from the airline. The disruption caused her to...

The Digest: Flight operations have been disrupted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) domestic terminal in Abuja following a technical fault affecting baggage screening equipment. Air Peace said the issue has slowed baggage processing and loading procedures, leading to possible...

The Digest: Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema has announced plans to commence international flight operations from London to Gateway International Airport in Ogun State this summer. Speaking after inspecting the airport facilities, Onyema said the airline will operate flights connecting both London...

The Digest: Air Peace has clarified that its Abuja-London flight on Friday returned shortly after departure due to a windshield crack suspected to be caused by a bird strike. In a statement, the airline emphasized that no passengers were abandoned or stranded, and the decision to return was...

The Digest: Air Peace has reported disruptions to its domestic flights due to adverse weather and a bird strike. Poor visibility affected operations on routes including Lagos–Port Harcourt and Abuja - Owerri, while a separate bird strike incident upon arrival in Owerri prompted precautionary...

The Digest: Nigerian carrier Air Peace has signed an expanded bilateral agreement with Emirates to offer passengers seamless single-ticket travel from Nigeria and across West and Central Africa to Dubai, London, and beyond. According to an announcement by Air Peace, the partnership allows for...

The Digest: Air Peace confirmed a bird strike incident disrupted its Lagos to Port Harcourt service on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The event occurred upon landing at Port Harcourt International Airport, prompting mandatory safety inspections on the affected aircraft. The airline deployed an...

The Digest: Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema has stated that Nigerians pay the cheapest domestic airfares in the world, with tickets as low as ₦115,000, equivalent to less than $60, compared to similar flights abroad that cost hundreds of dollars. However, he revealed that airlines retain only about...

The Digest: Air Peace Chairman Allen Onyema has warned that Nigeria’s new tax provisions could force domestic airfares beyond ₦1 million and risk collapsing local airlines within months. In an interview with ARISE NEWS, Onyema criticized what he called “multiple and overlapping” charges...

The Digest: An Air Peace flight from Lagos to Accra was disrupted before takeoff after a ground handling conveyor belt collided with the aircraft, causing damage and forcing the airline to transfer passengers to another plane. Key Points: The incident occurred after passengers had boarded...

The Digest: Air Peace has announced the resumption of daily return flights between Ibadan and Abuja starting December 24, 2025, following the reopening of Ibadan Airport for commercial operations. The move aims to enhance domestic connectivity during the peak festive season, with introductory...

The Digest: Nigerian carrier Air Peace has declared a $15 million loss after its Latvia-based lessor, SmartLynx Airlines, withdrew three wet-leased aircraft without prior notice. According to statements by the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, the abrupt removal violated leasing agreements...

The Digest: The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a Nigerian Aircraft Leasing Company, a landmark initiative aimed at resolving the longstanding aircraft acquisition challenges faced by domestic carriers. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced the move while unveiling Air...

The Digest: Nigeria has received its first dry-leased aircraft in over ten years, a Boeing 737-700 from global leasing giant AerCap Holdings. Air Peace is the first Nigerian carrier to benefit from the arrangement, marking a key milestone in the government’s aviation reform agenda. Key...

The Digest: Nigerian carrier Air Peace has officially launched direct flight services from Abuja to London Heathrow, marking a significant expansion of its international operations. The inaugural flight took off on Sunday, establishing the airline's second direct route to the UK and signaling...

The Digest: Senator Orji Kalu has alleged that some pilots operating within Nigeria's aviation industry smoke Indian hemp, describing them as "careless and not properly supervised." The statement was made during a debate on a motion concerning critical safety gaps, prompted by a recent Air...

The Digest: Air Peace has notified passengers of significant flight delays caused by heavy rainfall in Lagos and Port Harcourt, prioritizing safety amid adverse weather conditions. The airline’s spokesperson emphasized that while disruptions are unavoidable, efforts are underway to minimize...

The Digest: The first officer of the Air Peace flight involved in the July Port Harcourt incident has revealed he repeatedly advised the captain to abort the landing due to an unstable approach, but was ignored. Key Points: Co-pilot David Bernard stated the captain disconnected autopilot...

The Digest: Nigerian carrier Air Peace has challenged the NSIB's findings regarding crew substance use in the July Port Harcourt runway incident, stating the regulatory body never officially communicated its results to the airline. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: Air Peace maintains it has...