Air Peace denies blacklist claim, seeks apology
Air Peace, has debunked the claim that it was blacklisted by any international lessor due to breach in contract. A statement by the airline, described as erroneous a media report (Not Daily Independent) that Air Peace and 12 other indigenous airlines were blacklisted by foreign lessors for their failure to adhere to leasing agreements.
Air Peace maintained that it had consistently operated with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism since its inception in 2014.
It also declared that it had never dry-leased any aircraft since the inception of the airline, stressing that it could not have breached a non-existent contract and had never been blacklisted by any lessor.
The airline emphasised that its financial dealings had always been conducted with utmost integrity and transparency and without breaches of payment terms.
According to the airline, its operations remained robust and compliant with all relevant regulatory and industry standards, adding that it was. is committed to maintaining excellent service and operational efficiency, setting a benchmark in the West African aviation sector.
It insisted that the inclusion of Air Peace in the publication was both misleading and damaging to its reputation.
Air Peace stressed that it had consistently maintained a clean safety record in all its operations.
The statement added: “Air Peace, by virtue of its vantage position and rising profile, has been subjected to several smear campaigns aimed at distracting it from its ultimate goal of connecting cities and generally improving aviation travel within Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
“Air Peace is, however, open to constructive criticism, but frowns at attempts to bring it down by misinforming the world about its operations.”
The airline’s management pointed out that it had consistently placed Nigeria’s aviation industry firmly on the global map, showcasing the capabilities of a Nigerian airline across various fronts, notably excelling in maintaining an unparalleled safety culture.
It maintained that its visionary goal was to be ever dependable through the creation of seamless connections and network options for its extensive domestic, regional, and international markets.
It stated that the airline’s heartbeat success lied in its strategic approach to fleet modernisation and route expansion.
The statement added: “In 2021, the airline achieved a milestone by becoming the launch customer for the groundbreaking 124-seater Embraer 195-E2 aircraft in Africa.
“This marked the delivery of the first five units as part of a 2018 firm order for 13 E195s, with additional orders for Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft, signalling a phased transition from the existing Boeing 737 fleet.
“Elevating its fleet modernization, Air Peace recently inked a significant deal-a firm order for five Embraer 175 aircraft, accompanied by plans for a local maintenance facility supported by Embraer.”
