This strategic decision marks a significant step forward and
is in alignment with Air Peace’s ongoing strategy of modernising its fleet.
This acquisition is in line with Air Peace’s determination
to become the operator of the largest and youngest fleet of aircraft in Africa.
It reinforces Air Peace’s commitment to enhancing its
domestic and regional network connectivity and paves the way for further
regional expansion. Deliveries of the 88 seat aircraft start in 2024. The value
of the order, at list price, is US$288.3m.
Already an operator of Embraer’s newest and largest jet, the
E195-E2, these smaller aircraft will complement the airlines’ existing fleet,
allowing Air Peace to dynamically match capacity to demand, protecting yields
and route viability.
Speaking during the Aviation Africa Summit that held in
Abuja, Allen Onyema, the Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, said: “This is another
important step in helping to realize our ambition to connect the whole of
Nigeria with the entire African continent, while also feeding passengers into
long-haul flights from our Lagos hub.
“The acquisition enables us to continue delivering on our
‘no-city-left-behind’ initiative – connectivity is what our passengers, and
Africa, demand. The deal also paves the way to establish local maintenance
capabilities in Nigeria, with direct support from Embraer.”
Stephan Hannemann, VP Sales & Marketing, Head of Africa
& Middle East Region, Commercial Aviation said Air Peace’s strategic and
innovative approach continues to make them a powerhouse of aviation success in
West Africa.
“Already an E2 operator, it now makes sense to upgauge their
ERJ145 fleet, offering passengers more seats and comfort with the E175. The
commonality of the cockpits between the E1 and E2 fleet also simplifies aircrew
costs and management.
“Acknowledging Air Peace’s significant investment in the
acquisition of the Embraer fleet of aircraft, which has increased to 18 brand
new firm aircraft to date, Embraer, in partnership with Air Peace is committed
to directly supporting the establishment of local maintenance capabilities in
Nigeria,” Hannemann added.
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