Olufemi Adeyemi
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has given the green light to Air Peace for international flights to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, USA. This decision comes after Air Peace submitted a request to the ministry on January 12, 2024, seeking approval for flights to New York.In a letter dated February 9, 2024, the ministry,
represented by director H.T. Ejibunu, conveyed the approval to Air Peace. The
letter, referencing number FMA/ATMD/0186/S.5/X/696, highlighted that the
approval aligns with the existing ‘Open Skies’ agreement between Nigeria and
the United States.
The letter stated, “I am directed to acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated January 12, 2024, on the above subject and convey the
honourable minister’s approval for the designation of Air Peace Limited to
operate commercial international flights into and out of John F. Kennedy
International Airport, New York, United States of America.”
Air Peace was advised to coordinate with the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States for necessary documentation
before commencing operations. The airline was also instructed to comply with
Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) 2023 part 18.5.11 and liaise with the
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to fulfill requirements.
Currently, Air Peace operates regional and international
flights. Some of the airline’s routes include Cameroon (Douala), Gambia, Ghana
(Accra), Liberia (Monrovia), Senegal (Dakar), Sierra Leone, Togo, India, South
Africa (Johannesburg), and Cote d’ivoire and now US.