Air Peace has strengthened its operations with the arrival of a new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, as part of efforts to scale up capacity in response to rising passenger traffic on domestic and regional routes.
According to a statement released on Tuesday, the aircraft, registered as 5N-CGD, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
The airline said the addition is aimed at improving seat availability, efficiency, and onboard experience.
The newly acquired aircraft features 189 Economy Class seats and is equipped with a spacious cabin design, larger overhead storage compartments, advanced avionics, modern safety systems, and fuel-efficient engines.
Explaining the development, the carrier said, “The addition of this aircraft is part of our strategic drive to meet rising passenger demand across domestic and regional markets,”
Air Peace further noted that the Boeing 737-800 NG will enhance scheduling flexibility, improve operational reliability, and support more efficient deployment across its growing network in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.
It added that the aircraft is intended to strengthen service delivery while maintaining high safety and comfort standards.
“The Boeing 737-800 NG is designed to deliver enhanced passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and scheduling flexibility across both domestic and regional routes.
It further reflects the airline’s dedication to deploying the right aircraft across its network while maintaining the highest standards of safety, comfort, and service delivery,” the carrier noted.
The airline also emphasized that the aircraft’s fuel efficiency would contribute to lower operating costs and reduced environmental impact.
It stated, “Its fuel-efficient performance supports lower operating costs and reduced carbon emissions, aligning with Air Peace’s commitment to sustainable and efficient aviation operations.
“With the addition of the Boeing 737-800 NG, Air Peace further reinforces its commitment to connecting people, businesses, and opportunities across Africa and beyond,” the airline stated.
Air Peace added that the expansion aligns with its broader vision of positioning Nigeria as a key aviation hub in Africa, while also improving regional connectivity and supporting economic growth across the continent.
In a separate development, the airline has launched direct commercial flights between Lagos and Barbados, marking a new phase in its international expansion and efforts to improve connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean.
The inaugural service, operated with a Boeing 777 aircraft, took place on Sunday, 24 May, departing Lagos with over 284 passengers onboard. Among those on the flight were the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel Ngala; Barbados High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland; actress Temitope Olowoniyan; alongside other delegates and passengers.
Air Peace described the development as “a major step toward advancing air connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean.”
The airline said the new route would ease long-standing travel difficulties, noting that it would reduce “the burden of multiple stopovers, lengthy transit times, and complex visa requirements associated with connecting through several foreign destinations.”
It further added that the Lagos–Barbados service would offer “a more direct and convenient travel option for tourists, business travellers, diaspora communities, and cultural exchange initiatives across both regions”.
Industry stakeholders hailed the launch as “another bold milestone in Air Peace’s expanding international operations” and “a strategic move toward positioning Nigeria as a stronger aviation gateway within Africa.”
Air Peace also said the new route was designed to deliver “practical value for travellers while improving connectivity across underserved markets”.
The airline added that the Barbados connection is expected to open new opportunities in tourism, trade, investment, and cultural exchange between West Africa and the Caribbean.
It also confirmed plans for return operations from Barbados to Lagos, with subsequent flights scheduled to run twice monthly.