The Nigeria’s largest airline and a leading carrier in West Africa, Air Peace has concluded arrangements to commence international flight operations from Gateway International Airport to London.
Penpushing reports that the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, disclosed this during an interview with journalists after inspecting the airport facilities alongside Governor Dapo Abiodun, adding that the flights operation is scheduled to start from this summer.
The visit followed the official commissioning of the airport by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and in addition Onyema, assured that Air Peace will operate flights connecting the airport to both London Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport, marking a significant milestone for Ogun State’s aviation sector.
Penpushing further reports that the airline Chief Executive Officer praised the state government for delivering a world-class aviation facility, describing the airport as one of the best-equipped in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“This is one of the best-equipped airports in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Air Peace will not sit back and watch this facility go unused. When you see a promising initiative, you must embrace it”, Onyema stated
Penpushing also reports that he emphasized that the airport’s infrastructure meets global standards and highlighted its 4-kilometre runway, capable of accommodating large aircraft such as the Airbus A380, adding that Air Peace, equally plans to deploy its Boeing 777 fleet for the London route.
The Chief Executive Officer in similar vein disclosed that he had received approval from the Minister of Aviation to proceed with the operations, describing the project as a national asset rather than a purely state initiative.
Penpushing reports that Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, in his remarks, announced plans to further expand the airport’s ecosystem with the construction of an international conference and convention centre, alongside a 550-room five-star hotel, explaining that the development would position Ogun State as a hub for global business and tourism.
The governor equally disclosed that cargo operations have already commenced with Allied Air, while Ethiopian Airlines is expected to begin operations soon, stressing that in addition, another European carrier is set to launch cargo services into the state, and projected that approximately 50 cargo flights would operate through the airport between April and the end of the year.
Penpushing further reports that Abiodun revealed the establishment of Gateway Airlines, which has acquired two Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, adding that the 90-seater planes are expected to enhance connectivity between Ogun State, Abuja, and other major Nigerian cities.
The Governor with these developments, expressed confidence that the Gateway International Airport could soon become Nigeria’s third busiest aviation hub, after Lagos and Abuja.
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