Air Peace Limited
| Rank | 49 |
| BSM Rating | 47.6 |
| YoY | – (Stable) |
| Year of Establishment | Founded 2013; Commenced operations 2014. |
| Website | www.flyairpeace.com |
| Headquarters | 25 Sobo Arobiodu Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. |
| Key Leadership | Allen Onyema (Chairman/CEO); Toyin Olajide (COO). |
| Operational Scope | West & Central Africa’s largest carrier (37+ Aircraft). Operates Domestic, Regional, and Intercontinental routes. |
| International Network | UK: London Gatwick (Lagos) & London Heathrow (Abuja – launched Oct 2025). Others: Mumbai, Jeddah, Johannesburg, and Antigua/Barbuda (Caribbean). |
| Employment Impact | Over 3,000 direct employees and ~9,000 ancillary jobs. |
| Flagship Achievement | Broke the foreign monopoly on the UK route, transporting over 136,000 passengers in its first year of Lagos-London operations (Mar 2024–Mar 2025). |
| Best Known As | Nigeria’s “Price Warrior” in international skies, famous for its “No City Left Behind” domestic strategy and for using its fleet to evacuate Nigerians from global conflict zones (Sudan, South Africa, Ukraine). |
Air Peace Limited is Nigeria’s largest airline and dominant career in West and Central Africa. Established in 2013 by founder and CEO Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, Air Peace has rapidly expanded its operations to become a dominant player in Nigeria’s aviation industry, providing domestic, regional, and international flights with a focus on quality, affordability, and accessibility.
The airline operates a modern fleet of aircraft, including Boeing and Embraer planes, serving more than 20 domestic routes and multiple international destinations, including West Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Its domestic routes connect major Nigerian cities, ensuring convenient and reliable travel for business and leisure passengers alike.
Air Peace has achieved numerous milestones in operational excellence. It became the first Nigerian airline to operate long-haul flights to Sharjah and London, expanding Nigeria’s aviation footprint internationally. The airline also places a strong emphasis on pilot training, staff development, and safety management, adhering strictly to regulations set by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, ensuring world-class operational safety and compliance.
Economically, Air Peace contributes significantly to employment, tourism, and trade, providing jobs to hundreds of staff directly and supporting ancillary industries such as aviation maintenance, catering, and logistics.
The airline is committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR), focusing on humanitarian efforts, youth empowerment, and community development. Notably, Air Peace has participated in emergency evacuations, medical aid transportation, and disaster relief missions, demonstrating its commitment to societal impact and national development.
Air Peace has received multiple awards and recognitions, including accolades for Best Airline in Nigeria, Excellence in Customer Service, and Operational Safety, reflecting its position as a market leader in the Nigerian aviation sector. The airline continues to innovate with expanded routes, modern aircraft acquisitions, and enhanced in-flight services.
Through its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and community engagement, Air Peace Limited remains not only Nigeria’s largest and most trusted private airline but also a key driver of aviation growth, connectivity, and socio-economic development in the country and the West African region.
