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Growing Global Presence: Air Peace Adds 4th Boeing 777, Launches New Routes

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Air Peace has welcomed its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its global expansion strategy and solidifying its status as Nigeria’s largest carrier.

Persecondnews reports that the new wide-body jet is set to drive the opening of fresh routes into Europe, South America, and the Caribbean.

The airline, in a statement issued on Saturday, August 23, said: “The wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, 22 August 2025, at 3:32 p.m. from Teruel, Spain.

“The aircraft was greeted with a traditional water-cannon salute and a rousing reception led by the airline’s chairman, Allen Onyema; Executive Director, Obinna Onyema; Chief Operating Officer, Oluwatoyin Olajide; alongside members of Air Peace’s management team.”

The airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, noted that “the arrival of the state-of-the-art aircraft aligns with Air Peace’s vision of global connectivity.”

Configured with 312 seats, including 26 in business class and 286 in economy, the new aircraft boasts modern inflight comfort.

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