Air Peace

Benin Airport runway closure by FAAN following an Enugu Air runway excursion has disrupted airline operations, leading United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace to suspend flights to and from the airport.

NEMA received 1,516 Nigerians voluntarily repatriated from South Africa. The returnees arrived in seven batches at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos via Air Peace and South African Airways flights.

Air Peace attributes damage to one of its Airbus A320 aircraft to NAHCO, citing a ground handling vehicle collision that caused the engine to become unserviceable. The incident has prompted operational adjustments and potential flight delays.

The Federal High Court upheld the Federal Consumer Protection Council's (FCCPC) authority to investigate Air Peace over consumer complaints regarding airfare pricing, distinguishing investigation from price regulation. The ruling affirmed the FCCPC's powers under existing consumer protection laws.

An Air Peace flight scheduled to evacuate stranded Nigerians from South Africa was delayed after its windshield shattered, requiring the airline to send a replacement aircraft.

An Air Peace aircraft was grounded after a bird strike at Kano airport. The airline has deployed an alternative aircraft to minimize disruption and ensure passenger safety.

Air Peace, Nigeria's airline, expressed sadness over the evacuation of Nigerian citizens in South Africa due to xenophobic attacks. The airline described the situation as 'unfortunate and deeply concerning.'

MTN will donate cash and airtime to Nigerian returnees evacuated from South Africa, while the Imo state government promises N1m to indigenes. The first batch of 258 returnees arrived in Lagos via a chartered Air Peace flight.

Nigeria has rescheduled the airlifting of its citizens from South Africa due to xenophobia. President Bola Tinubu approved five evacuation flights operated by Air Peace.