Brazil grants Air Peace approval for scheduled flight operations across its network

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LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Air Peace has received approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled passenger and cargo services to and from the South American country, marking a major milestone in the airline’s international expansion drive.

The approval, contained in ANAC Ordinance No. 19.449/2026, authorises the Nigerian carrier to operate regular air services between Brazil and destinations across its network.

The development paves the way for direct air connectivity between Nigeria and Brazil by a Nigerian airline, further expanding Air Peace’s growing international footprint.

The approval adds to the list of global destinations served by the airline as it pursues its long-term ambition of becoming a leading international carrier.

The latest development comes as Air Peace prepares to launch new regional services from Lagos to Douala in Cameroon, Libreville in Gabon, Bamako in Mali and Conakry in Guinea from August 1, 2026.

The airline said the new routes form part of its broader strategy to strengthen connectivity across West and Central Africa while promoting trade, tourism, investment and regional integration.

Under the schedule, the Lagos–Douala–Libreville route will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The Lagos–Bamako–Conakry service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

According to the airline, the additional destinations will further strengthen Lagos’ position as a major aviation hub connecting West and Central Africa to its extensive domestic and international network.

Passengers travelling from the new destinations will also enjoy onward connections to major Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Benin, Owerri, Kano, Asaba, Ibadan, Yola, Maiduguri and Gombe.

The expansion is also expected to improve access to Air Peace’s international destinations, including London Gatwick in the United Kingdom and Caribbean destinations such as Antigua and Barbados.

Commenting on the development, the airline said the expansion reflects its commitment to providing safe, reliable and affordable air transportation across Africa and beyond.

“The launch of these new regional services underscores our commitment to connecting Africa through safe, reliable and affordable air transportation.

“By expanding our footprint across West and Central Africa, we are facilitating commerce, tourism, investment and regional integration,” the airline stated.

Air Peace noted that the expansion aligns with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), both of which seek to improve connectivity and reduce travel barriers across the continent.