Aviation

India Operations: Air Peace Hosts Travel Agents, to Kick off Mumbai on March 31

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2 years ago

February 16, 2023

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has met with its travel agents preparatory to the launch of Mumbai operations on March 31, 2023.

From left: Roseline Entonu, Business Development Team Lead, Air Peace; Adekunle Aileru, Marketing Executive, Air Peace; Ifeoma Ekwerike, Head of Commercial and Business Development, Air Peace; Shantibhooshan Singh, President, Indian Community in Lagos; and Obinna Ezerioha, Business Development Team Lead, Air Peace at a recent Travel Agents Forum in Lagos for the launch of Mumbai operations.

The meeting, tagged Travel Agents Forum for Mumbai and Upcoming Routes, was attended by the airline’s top travel agents and partners and was an opportunity for engagement on all the crucial initiatives regarding route network expansion.

The Chief Operating Officer, Air Peace, Oluwatoyin Olajide, represented by the Head of Commercial and Business Development, Mrs Ifeoma Ekwerike, expressed appreciation to the travel agents for their support towards the growth of the brand.

Ekwerike further stressed that the airline is embarking on an aggressive but strategic route expansion to ease the travel burden of Nigerians and provide more seamless connectivity.

“We have a number of routes in the works. Mumbai is launching on March 31, 2023. Tel Aviv, Malabo, Congo Kinshasa, Lome and other regional destinations have been planned for commencement and announcements will be made once we finalise the arrangements”, she revealed.

According to the airline, passengers can connect Mumbai from Kano, Monrovia, Abuja, Accra, Port Harcourt and Douala through Lagos.

Speaking, the Chief Pilot, Air Peace, Captain Martin Okunpolor, stated that the airline would be flying direct, nonstop to Mumbai. He added that Delhi operations would follow subsequently, after the Mumbai operations have gained some momentum.

He said the airline would be deploying its wide-body, luxury Boeing 777 aircraft for the route and plans to begin with two weekly flight frequencies, adding that the Indian airspace is not new to Air Peace as the airline operated special charter flights to the country during the COVID-19 period.

“Passengers will enjoy the flight experience and we have well-trained and richly experienced pilots that operate our international flights, and Mumbai will not be an exception”, Captain Okunpolor asserted.

The forum was interactive as travel agents asked critical questions and gave suggestions on current route network and prospective destinations.

Aviation

SAHCO WINS NEOSAIR GROUND HANDLING CONTRACT

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4 months ago

November 4, 2024

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SAHCO WINS NEOSAIR GROUND HANDLING CONTRACT

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, a leading Ground Handling service provider in Nigeria, is proud to announce its new partnership with NeosAir starting from October 30th, 2024 that would be flying from Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos once a week.

Under this new agreement, SAHCO will be providing full ground handling services for NeosAir which include Ramp handling, Passenger handling, Baggage handling, Cargo handling, Aircraft cleaning, and more.

SAHCO’s experienced team and state-of-the-art equipment are fully prepared to meet the unique needs of NeosAir’s operations, ensuring seamless and efficient turnarounds at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria.”We are thrilled to partner with NeosAir on this important venture,” said Dr (Barr) Taiwo Afolabi (CON) Chairman, SAHCO. “This patronage reflects the trust and confidence that NeosAir has in our capabilities.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to support their operations, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient ground handling for their flights.”

He went on to emphasize that SAHCO is ISAGO and RA3 certified which means that SAHCO has the certification to handle all Europe bound cargo and can accept shipments from Europe as well.

Furthermore, SAHCO has a proven track record of providing top-tier ground handling services to major airlines operating in Nigeria.

The company is known for its dedication to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. With the addition of NeosAir to its growing list of clients, SAHCO continues to strengthen its position as a leading ground handling service provider in the region.

NeosAir is a private Italian airline whose headquarters is in Somma Lombardo, Lombardy, Italy and is a subsidiary of Alpitour S.p.A.

In addition, NeosAir operates from its main operating base at Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy to Africa, Europe, Asia and North America.

Aviation

Arik Air is Back in the Skies – Flights Resume on August 8, 2024

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7 months ago

August 8, 2024

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Arik Air is Back in the Skies – Flights Resume on August 8, 2024

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

Arik Air has it’s has resumed it’s flight operations wtoday, August 8, 2024.

the was announced during its press briefing.

we have been dedicated to ensuring a smooth and seamless return to service, preparing to welcome you back on board with the comfort and reliability you expect from us.

Our entire team has been working tirelessly to enhance your travel experience. F

rom our friendly ground staff to our attentive flight crews, everyone at Arik Air is ready and eager to serve you once again.

Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, you can rely on Arik Air to get you to your destination smoothly and comfortably.

We extend our gratitude to all the stakeholders who played a crucial role in resolving the recent impasse.

Your support and cooperation have been instrumental in our return to the skies.

Thank you for choosing Arik. We look forward to seeing you on board!

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Air Peace Expands Regional Network, Commences Abidjan, Cotonou Flights Jan 22

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1 year ago

January 10, 2024

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AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, is set to launch flight connectivity from its Lagos hub to Cotonou in Benin Republic and Abidjan in Ivory Coast on January 22, 2024, bringing to 10 its regional destinations in less than a decade of commencing scheduled flight operations.

This information is contained in a news release issued on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, by the airline’s Spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, who said the new routes were further confirmation of the airline’s unyielding drive to connect the whole of Africa and facilitate economic prosperity on the continent.

According to Olisa, in addition to these new routes opening soon, Air Peace is also introducing new connections such as Abidjan-Dakar, Cotonou-Dakar and Abidjan-Cotonou.

He stated that the route schedules are now live on the airline’s website- www.flyairpeace.com- and its mobile app, and customers can start booking to take advantage of the unbeatable launch fares.

Air Peace leads Nigeria’s aviation industry with a current network of 21 domestic routes, 8 regional and 6 international destinations, with an increasing modern fleet of over 30 aircraft, including 5 brand new Embraer 195-E2s and a latest firm order for 5 brand new Embraer 175s.