Nigeria and West Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, on Thursday took delivery of another Boeing 777-200ER with registration number 5N-CEG.
By Emma Ogbuehi
Nigeria and West Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, on Thursday took delivery of another Boeing 777-200ER with registration number 5N-CEG.
The Triple Seven as it’s popularly called, is christened “Chinonso Onyema.”
The feat comes as bourgeoning airline gets set for the launch of its latest routes – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (ABV) to London Heathrow (LHR) and ABV to London Gatwick (LGW) on October 26 and 28 respectively. This will increase the airline’s route into London to three, having been flying LOS – LGW.
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UK’s busiest airport and one of the world’s busiest, London Heathrow had in a posting on its X platform during the week, announced the expected arrival of Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace Airlines Limited. “Heathrow is proud to welcome Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace @flyairpeace to Terminal 3”, the post stated.
Starting 26 October 2025, a new 3-weekly service will connect London Heathrow directly with Abuja, offering seamless access to West Africa and world-class service aboard a Boeing 777.
Since its establishment in 2013 by Barrister Allen Onyema, Air Peace has grown to become not just Nigeria’s largest carrier but the biggest airline in the subregion, carrying with it, a phenomenal story of vision and consistency, experts observe. At a time when many doubted the capacity of a Nigerian airline to compete on the global stage, Air Peace has built a fleet that rivals established international carriers and has further spread its wings across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
The symbolism of its name, “Air Peace,” is no accident. In a continent where turbulence has too often defined both politics and economics, the airline has offered a sense of stability. With its commitment to safety, affordability, and customer service, it has brought dignity back to Nigerian aviation. With over 30 well-maintained aircraft (and more on the way, according to aviation sources), the airline is not only connecting cities and countries but also connecting dreams, opportunities, and possibilities.
For an airline that offers over 4000 direct and indirect jobs to Nigerians, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (ABV) to London Heathrow (LHR) and ABV to London Gatwick (LGW) route promises more potential to Nigeria’s aviation sector. Air Peace also stands as a beacon of national pride. It has evacuated stranded Nigerians in times of crisis – from South Africa, during xenophobic attacks to Sudan, in the heat of civil unrest – often at little or no cost to the evacuees. Few airlines anywhere in the world wear that badge of social responsibility so boldly.
