Embraer and Air Peace, have signed a firm order for five Embraer E175 jets in 88-seat capacity, scheduled for delivery starting in 2024, with order valuing at $288.3 million at list prices.
Embraer has announced that Air Peace, the largest airline in West Africa, has placed a firm order for five Embraer E175 jets as part of its fleet update strategy. The Nigerian airline aims to operate the largest and most modern fleet of jets in Africa as it expands its domestic and regional flight networks. The new 88-seat jets are scheduled for delivery starting in 2024, with an order value of $288.3 million at list prices. The addition of these jets will enable Air Peace to efficiently match capacity with demand, ensuring the profitability and viability of its routes. The airline already operates the E195-E2.
This strategic move reinforces Air Peace’s position as a key player in the African aviation industry and demonstrates its commitment to offering passengers greater connectivity and convenience. Embraer is a prominent global aerospace company with its headquarters in Brazil. The company operates across several segments, including Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural Aviation. Its core activities encompass the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of aircraft and aviation systems. Additionally, Embraer offers comprehensive after-sales services and support to its customers worldwide.
Allen Onyema, President and CEO, Air Peace said, “The entry into service of the new jets will allow us to diversify our routes to more cities and offer the connectivity that our customers and Africa demand. Furthermore, this order creates conditions for us to expand aircraft maintenance capacity in Nigeria, with support from Embraer.”
Founded in 1969, Embraer has an impressive track record, having delivered more than 8,000 aircraft to date. The company’s aircraft take off every 10 seconds on average from various locations around the world, collectively carrying over 145 million passengers annually.
“Air Peace’s innovative strategy continues to make it an aviation success story in West Africa. The company already operates the E2 and the update to its fleet, with the introduction of the E175, will offer passengers more seats and a greater level of comfort. The uniformity of cockpits across the airline’s E1 and E2 fleets will also simplify costs and crew management. Air Peace has made a significant investment in the acquisition of 18 E-Jets for its fleet and Embraer is committed to supporting the establishment of local maintenance capabilities in Nigeria,” said Stephan Hannemann, Head of Commercial Aviation in Africa and the East, Embraer.
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Embraer stands out as a leader in the production of commercial jets, particularly those with seating capacities of up to 150 passengers. It holds the distinction of being Brazil’s foremost exporter of high-value-added products. To support its global operations, Embraer maintains a network of industrial facilities, offices, service centers, parts distribution hubs, and other critical infrastructure in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
