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Air Peace has added another Embraer 190 to its fleet, bringing the airline’s current Embraer fleet to 18, which includes but not limited to Embraer’s latest technology, the E2 series.
The 96-seat aircraft touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2, Lagos, at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and was flown into Lagos by Captain Ibironke Rotimi-Olajide. The arrival marks the eighth aircraft acquired by Air Peace in 2026, underscoring the pace and scale of the airline’s continuing fleet expansion.
The aircraft is named after Mrs. Eka Sunmonu, wife of Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu, former Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). This naming marks the first time Air Peace is naming an aircraft outside the Onyema family.
The growing Embraer portfolio forms part of Air Peace’s wider and diverse fleet, which also includes Boeing aircraft deployed across its domestic, regional and international operations. The airline has also acquired 5 Boeing 737-800 aircraft this year, further reinforcing its fleet acquisition and network expansion strategy.
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Configured with 12 business and 84 economy class seats, the latest E-190 combines operational versatility with a passenger-focused cabin. Its business class configuration offers greater personal space and privacy, while the 2-2 economy class layout eliminates the middle seat. Passengers also benefit from generous legroom, a spacious cabin environment and in-seat power sockets.
Commenting on the development, Air Peace spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, described the latest addition as another demonstration of the airline’s deliberate investment in fleet growth and network development.
“The arrival of another Embraer 190 is an important milestone in our strategic fleet expansion programme. We are deliberately building a diverse and versatile fleet that gives us the operational flexibility required to strengthen our network, improve schedule resilience and provide greater connectivity across the markets we serve.
“With 18 Embraer aircraft now in our fleet, alongside our growing Boeing portfolio, we are building capacity for the long term. Every fleet decision is tied to our broader expansion strategy and our commitment to deploying the right aircraft across our domestic, regional and international network,” Efe stated.
