February 26, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s foremost carrier, Air Peace, and Norway-based airline, Norse Atlantic Airways, have entered into an agreement for an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) charter service.
Air Peace, with a network of 21 domestic routes, 10 regional routes and 6 international destinations, is West and Central Africa’s largest carrier with its base in Lagos, Nigeria, while Norse Atlantic Airways, with a fleet of 15 Boeing 787, offers affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the United States, while
This collaboration between Air Peace and Norse Atlantic Airways marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at providing seamless air travel solutions between London and Lagos, Nigeria.
Commencing in April 2024, the ACMI charter will operate four times a week, offering travellers convenient and reliable transportation options between these key destinations. Norse Atlantic Airways will be using slots at London Gatwick allocated to Air Peace to facilitate this new route.
Commenting on the partnership, Chairman/CEO of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, said, “Air Peace is delighted to have signed this partnership deal with Norse Atlantic Airways for the commencement of our London service.
“As we make a foray into the European market, we are confident that this strategic partnership will further position us to surpass the expectations of our customers, offering them superior air travel experience while we continue to optimise our operations for more innovative service delivery.”
In his remark, CEO and Founder of Norse Atlantic Airways, Bjørn Tore Larsen, said, “We are thrilled to be working with Air Peace to launch this ACMI charter service between London Gatwick and Lagos. This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to leverage our expertise in charter operations to deliver a reliable and high-quality service to Air Peace and its customers.”
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
