• Carrier targets flight operations partnership

A Boeing 737-400 aircraft with a passenger capacity of 120 owned by Air Peace touched down at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti, recently, helping the state’s aviation and economic landscape to a historical achievement in its quest to establish its position in the country’s aviation landscape.

The touchdown of the airline’s aircraft appears to open a window for potential connectivity, trade and economic growth opportunities, it emerged during the past week.

The aircraft is one of the largest in the carrier’s fleet, and the flight, a non-scheduled one, brought in Allen Onyema, the chairman of the airline, on a visit to Ekiti State.

Onyema arrived at the airport, alongside his delegation, to explore site viewing, partnership, and business commencement opportunities.

The delegation was warmly received by top Ekiti State officials, including Dayo Apata, commissioner for justice and attorney general; Taiwo Olatunbosun, commissioner for information; and Sunday Makinde, a retired air vice marshall, who is the technical adviser to the Ekiti State governor on the state airport project.

The visit marks a crucial step towards fostering collaboration between Air Peace and the Ekiti State government, potentially unlocking new economic opportunities and boosting the state’s aviation sector. With the airport’s strategic location and Air Peace’s expertise, this partnership could pave the way for increased connectivity, trade, and growth in the region.