Nigerian Air Peace Defends Flight Delays, Cites Safety Over Fleet Shortages Amid NCAA Scrutiny
Air Peace Prioritizes Safety Amid NCAA Criticism Over Flight Disruptions Nigerian carrier Air Peace has defended its recent flight delays and cancellations, attributing them to safety protocols rather than fleet shortages, following scrutiny from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The NCAA directed the airline to scale operations to match its available fleet after public complaints, but Air Peace insists safety remains its top priority. NCAA’s Directive: Align Operations with Fleet Capacity Regulatory Intervention: NCAA DG Chris Najomo met with Air Peace on May 2, demanding improved service reliability and compliance. Public Complaints: Chronic delays/cancellations prompted the NCAA to enforce fleet-aligned scheduling. Increased Oversight: The agency warned of heightened monitoring across all airlines to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards. Air Peace’s Defense: Safety First, Fleet Adequacy Bird Strike Incident: On May 2, flight P47103 (Enugu-Lagos) suffered a bird strike, grounding the aircraft for checks and causing network-wide delays. Fleet […]