Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace Limited, is set to showcase its Embraer E192-E2 aircraft at the Aviation Africa Summit 2022, in Kigali, Rwanda, on Sept. 12.
The spokesperson of Air Peace, Mr Stanley Olisa, made this
known in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday.
Embraer E192-E2 is the largest commercial aircraft of
Embraer, a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer.
Olisa explained the aircraft would be displayed on the
static apron at Kigali International Airport on Sept. 12 for Very Important
Persons and dignitaries attending the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition to
tour the aircraft.
The airline’s spokesperson said Air Peace was happy to be
displaying one of its ultra-modern airplanes at the Aviation Africa this year,
with its partner, Embraer.
He noted that Air Peace currently had five E2s and the
acquisition of these brand new planes was in line with its fleet modernisation
programme.
“Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s largest airline, will showcase
one of five units currently in operation with the airline.
“The E2 is helping Air Peace achieve its ambition of
connecting not just all of Nigeria, but the whole of the African continent,
while feeding long-haul flights from its Lagos hub.
“The E195-E2, the most quiet and efficient single aisle
aircraft flying today, saving up to 25 per cent carbon dioxide emissions
compared to previous generation aircraft.
“This aircraft has 124 seat capacity in a typical dual class
configuration, offering more space, privacy and comfort,” he said.
Olisa said the aircraft was to further strategically
position the airline to meet the growing connectivity needs in the African
market.
Commenting, the Vice President, Middle East and Africa at
Embraer, Mr Stephan Hannemann, said, Embraer had been a proud partner of
Aviation Africa for several years.
Hannemann said the company was honoured to showcase its
state-of-the-art flagship E195-E2 in Kigali, operated by its airline partner,
Air Peace of Nigeria.
He said: “Embraer has built a great presence on the African
continent, with over 200+ aircraft operating at over 60 airlines.
“The E2 family is a perfect matchmaker for the African
market environment, and I’m convinced the E2 will play a key role in increasing
market connectivity across the region.”
The Managing Director, Aviation Africa Summit, Mr Mark Brown
said the summit was delighted to work with Embraer to bring the aircraft to
Kigali and offer the opportunity for Rwandan and international VIPs to tour the
aircraft. Aviation Africa is Rwanda’s global aviation event and not fewer than
1,100 attendees from over 80 countries are being expected at the summit.