Embraer has delivered the first brand-new E-175 airplane to Air Peace. The delivery further strengthens the partnership between industry and carrier, beyond their operations of the larger E-195E2 and the smaller ERJ-145 fleet. The E-175 will support Air Peace in its ambition to increase connectivity in Nigeria and the region, whilst providing more capacity flexibility to the airline.

Air Peace’s position as a leading airline in West Africa is further reinforced by the delivery of the E-175.

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 E-175 to open new routes and improve connectivity.

With the introduction of the E-175 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.