The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has given
the green light to Air Peace for international flights to and from John F.
Kennedy International Airport in New York, US.
This decision comes after Air Peace submitted a request to
the ministry on January 12, 2024, seeking approval for flights to New York.
In a letter dated February 9, 2024, the ministry, represented
by director H.T. Ejibunu, conveyed the approval to Air Peace. The letter,
referencing number FMA/ATMD/0186/S.5/X/696, highlighted that the approval
aligns with the existing ‘Open Skies’ agreement between Nigeria and the United
States.
The letter stated, “I am directed to acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated January 12, 2024, on the above subject and convey the
minister’s approval for the designation of Air Peace Limited to operate
commercial international flights into and out of John F. Kennedy International
Airport, New York, United States of America.”
Air Peace was advised to coordinate with the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) of the United States for necessary documentation before
commencing operations. The airline was also instructed to comply with Nigeria
Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) 2023 part 18.5.11 and liaise with the
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to fulfill requirements.
Currently, Air Peace operates regional and international
flights. Some of the airline’s routes include Cameroon (Douala), Gambia, Ghana
(Accra), Liberia (Monrovia), Senegal (Dakar), Sierra Leone, Togo, India, South
Africa (Johannesburg), and Cote d’Ivoire and now US.
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