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

Embraer delivered 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.

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

Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman and CEO of Air Peace stated: “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. 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.