JUST IN: Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, takes delivery of first Embraer E175 as expansion drive accelerates

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LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Air Peace has taken delivery of its first Embraer E175 aircraft, marking another milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion and regional growth strategy.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the airline said the newly acquired aircraft arrived in Lagos on the night of July 7.

“Our first-ever Embraer E175 is finally home. Here’s a closer look at the newest addition to our growing fleet as we continue bringing more comfort, flexibility and connectivity to every journey,” the airline said.

Air Peace is currently regarded as West Africa’s largest airline by fleet size, route network and passenger capacity. The carrier operates a fleet of more than 40 aircraft, serves over 20 domestic destinations and 10 regional and international routes, and has been ranked the leading airline in West Africa and the eighth best airline in Africa, reflecting its rapid growth and expanding influence across the continent’s aviation industry.

In a separate post, Air Peace described the arrival as another significant milestone in its commitment to expanding connectivity across Nigeria and the wider region.

The Embraer E175 is expected to strengthen the airline’s domestic and regional operations by providing greater operational flexibility and improved passenger comfort.

The latest acquisition comes as Air Peace accelerates its international expansion.

Newpost Africa reports that the airline secured approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled passenger and cargo services between Nigeria and Brazil, opening the way for regular flights to South America’s largest economy.

Air Peace has also announced the launch of new services from Lagos to Douala in Cameroon, Libreville in Gabon, Bamako in Mali and Conakry in Guinea from August 1, 2026.

According to the airline, the new routes are designed to strengthen connectivity across West and Central Africa while promoting trade, tourism, investment and regional integration.

The expansion is also expected to reinforce Lagos’ position as a major aviation hub connecting West and Central Africa with Air Peace’s growing domestic and international network.