The safety issues raised against Air Peace by Safety inspectors of the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority at Gatwick had since been adequately addressed by the Management of Air Peace and promptly closed to the satisfaction of the UK Civil Aviation Authorities.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Barrister Festus Keyamo  made this known through a press statement.

According to him, he  had been adequately and reliably briefed on the progress made thus far on this issue by the Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

Keyamo stated categorically that the Federal Government has full confidence in the continued safety of the operations of all Nigerian flag carriers designated on different international routes, including Air Peace and will continue to support and nudge them forward in pursuit of world class operational excellence.

“We want to re-iterate that Airpeace Airlines is the Nigerian flag carrier designated on the London route and as such enjoys the full backing and support of the Nigerian Government in its operation of that route.”

He stated that for the avoidance of doubt, the Federal Government of Nigeria has put its full weight and might behind all the local airlines designated on international routes in their endeavours in prosecuting these operations and shall provide all the necessary assistance and cooperation to ensure their success.

According to the Minister,Air Peace is no exception in this regard.