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Air Peace has issued a statement denying allegations of deception and scam related to the proposed Lagos-São Paulo direct flight, calling a SaharaReporters report "malicious and misleading". The airline stated that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Nigerian government is a statement of intent and not a guarantee of immediate commencement of operations: "An MoU is neither a ticket sale nor a flight schedule, and it does not constitute a guarantee of immediate commencement of operations," the statement reads. Air Peace emphasized that no tickets were sold, no booking platform was opened, and no flight date was announced, making it illogical to claim that passengers were stranded. The airline also highlighted the complex regulatory and operational requirements for international long-haul operations, including Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) implementation frameworks, approval from Brazil's civil aviation authority (ANAC), and...

L-R: Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development; Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aercap. The Nigerian aviation sector has taken a step forward in its pursuit of modernisation and competitiveness, with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo leading a high-powered delegation to the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The conference, which brought together global aviation stakeholders; delegates from Nigeria - including the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo and prominent airline chief executives - provided a platform for Nigeria to engage international partners on access to modern aircraft, improved airline balance sheets, and sustainable growth. In a meeting with Aercap, the world's largest aircraft leasing company, the Minister's delegation explored innovative leasing solutions and flexible financing structures to support Nigerian airline...

Travelport, a global multi-source content provider, has announced a multi-year content agreement with Air Peace Limited, Nigeria's and West Africa's largest airline. This partnership aims to enhance Air Peace's content distribution across Central and West Africa, as well as key international markets, leveraging Travelport's retailing, content, and branding capabilities through Travelport+. The agreement reflects the growing demand among emerging market airlines for modern retailing and distribution technologies that extend global reach, improve visibility with travel agencies, and enable airlines to effectively showcase their products and brand. Air Peace operates extensive passenger and charter services across Nigeria and West Africa, with international flights to the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom. Through this expanded partnership, the airline's full content will be accessible to hundreds of thousands of travel agencies worldwide u...

Air Peace, West Africa's largest airline, has moved to enhance global connectivity by triggering a bilateral interline agreement signed with Emirates, the world's largest international airline. This partnership expands air travel options between Africa, the UAE, and London, offering seamless single-ticket travel with through-checked baggage on select routes. As part of the deal, Air Peace's extensive West and Central African route system is now connected to Emirates' Dubai hub, providing access to key destinations like London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted, as well as Abidjan, Accra, and Lagos. The partnership enables travelers to connect to additional destinations, including Banjul in Gambia and Dakar in Senegal via Abidjan, and Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia via Accra. "This interline agreement with Emirates represents a major step in Air Peace's strategic vision to connect Africa more efficiently to global markets...

Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has finalized an agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of nine (9) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, slated for delivery between 2031 and 2033. This move aims to augment ET's route network, amplify international connectivity, and provide passengers with enhanced flight flexibility. The latest order follows earlier commitment to eleven (11) Boeing 737 MAX jets, announced at the Dubai Airshow, collectively boosting the carrier's order book by twenty (20) fuel-efficient Boeing aircraft. "We are pleased to confirm the order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to further expand our existing fleet," said Ethiopian Airlines' Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew. "This order underscores our continued commitment to enhancing our fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, thereby further strengthening our customer service. We will continue to acquire more aircraft and adopt the latest technologies as part of our strategic vision to a...

Zela Aviation, a prominent player in the Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) sector, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, underscoring its enduring commitment to fostering strategic alliances with airlines worldwide. Over the past two decades, the company has evolved into a foremost air charter broker, leveraging its expansive global presence to deliver tailored solutions to clients across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Reflecting on the milestone, Chairman Andreas Christodoulides expressed his pride and gratitude, stating: "The company's 20-year anniversary is both meaningful and deeply rewarding. When we first began, I could never have imagined reaching this point. I've devoted much of my life to building Zela Aviation with hard work and passion, and I'm proud that everyone on our team shares the same commitment to its future. As we look ahead, our goal is to continue expanding within the industry while maintaining a strong global footprint not o...

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance), a key ground handling service provider in West Africa, has announced the signing of a series of contracts with prominent airlines for comprehensive handling solutions. The agreements, disclosed in a statement following the public holidays, include renewals with European carriers Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic, as well as African operator RwandAir. NAHCO Aviance has equally secured new contracts with United Nigeria – Regional, Bellagio, and Malaikair. The contracts with Air France and KLM are set to run for three years, expiring in 2028. The agreement with Virgin Atlantic also spans three years, while RwandAir's contract will be effective for three years starting October 1, 2025. According to NAHCO, the new pact with United Nigeria – Regional will have a five-year tenure, commencing August 1, 2025. Bellagio and Malaikair have signed contracts for three and five years, respectively. Prince Saheed Lasisi, Gr...