Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s flag carriers has refuted media reports suggesting it was among some “13 Nigerian airlines blacklisted for contract breaches.”
The airline’s management, in a statement, explained that since the company’s establishment in 2014, it has consistently operated with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
The airline said: “Contrary to the misleading information presented in the article, Air Peace has never dry-leased any aircraft and, therefore, could not have breached any of such contracts. “Furthermore, Air Peace has never been blacklisted by any lessor or breached any contractual obligations.
“Our financial dealings have always been conducted with utmost integrity and transparency, without any 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 inclusion of Air Peace in the said publication is both misleading and damaging to our reputation. The allegations are completely unfounded and have no basis in reality.
“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 said in a statement.
The company added that it has continuously 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 modernization and route expansion.
“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”, the airline added.