Air Peace expands fleet with Embraer E175 to boost regional connectivity in West Africa

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Air Peace expands fleet with Embraer E175 to boost regional connectivity in West Africa

Published

June 30, 2026

The delivery of the first E175 aircraft reinforces the airline's strategy to connect underserved routes and increase frequencies across Nigeria and the region

São José dos Campos, Brazil, June 30, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3) has delivered the first brand-new Embraer E175 airplane to Air Peace. The delivery further strengthens the partnership between Embraer and Air Peace, beyond their operations of the larger E195-E2 and the smaller ERJ145 fleet. The E175 will support Air Peace in its ambition to increase connectivity in Nigeria and the region, whilst providing more capacity flexibility to the airline.

“We are delighted to deliver this first factory-new E175 to our partners at Air Peace,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO at Embraer Commercial Aviation. “This delivery highlights the continued demand for right-sized aircraft, with airlines seeking to expand connectivity while maintaining high levels of efficiency and service.”

“The delivery of our first Embraer E175 is a major milestone in Air Peace’s growth, reflecting our commitment to boosting domestic and regional travel with a modern, efficient fleet," said Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman and CEO of Air Peace. “As we strengthen our leadership in West and Central Africa, this aircraft will increase our operational flexibility and market reach, all while maintaining the safety, reliability, and excellent service our passengers expect.

Air Peace’s position as a leading airline in West Africa is further reinforced by the delivery of the E175 which will deliver exceptional fuel efficiency, lower emissions, favorable economics on thin and medium-density routes, and great passenger comfort.

Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong long-term growth, driven by population expansion, urbanization, rising travel demand and the need for better regional links. Embraer’s latest Market Outlook, the African Connectivity Report 2026, identifies 55 intra-African city pairs – up from 45 in 2025 – that still lack direct air services, highlighting the opportunity for right-sized aircraft such as the E175 to open new routes and improve connectivity.

With the introduction of the E175 to Air Peace’s growing fleet, it is expected that both domestic and regional operations will increase through higher flight frequencies on key Nigerian routes and the introduction of new services to additional four African cities.

Embraer’s full 2026 Africa Connectivity Report is available to download here: Connecting Africa: Unlocking Africa's intra-regional connectivity potential.

Images: Shared Collection – Embraer Commercial Jets

About Air Peace

Air Peace is Nigeria’s largest airline and the foremost carrier in West and Central Africa. The indigenous carrier continues to redefine air travel through its extensive network of domestic, regional, and international services. Since its inception in 2014, the airline has built a formidable reputation grounded in safe, reliable, and efficient air transport.

Air Peace operates one of the most diverse and modern fleets in Africa, featuring the wide-body Boeing 777 for long-haul routes, alongside Boeing 737, Embraer E195-E2, Embraer E190, Embraer ERJ145 and other aircraft type. The airline's strategic fleet modernization has supported an aggressive route expansion program. Recent milestones include the launch of direct services to London, United Kingdom, direct flights to Caribbean (Antigua and Barbados), and regulatory approval to launch flight connections to Brazil.

Through continuous fleet modernization and network expansion, Air Peace is strengthening connectivity across Africa while linking the continent with key global destinations. The airline remains dedicated to delivering world-class service, promoting economic growth, facilitating international trade and tourism, and advancing Nigeria's position as a leading aviation hub.

About Embraer

A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer operates in the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation segments. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides after-sales Services & Support to customers.

Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world, transporting more than 150 million passengers annually.

Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service centers and parts distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

For further information, please visit: www.embraer.com