The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has summoned Air Peace Limited over persistent flight delays and cancellations that continue to inconvenience travelers. In a statement released on Friday by Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the authority expressed concern over the airline’s ongoing operational challenges and emphasized the urgent need for corrective measures. This development follows a meeting at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, where the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Chris Najomo, met with senior executives from Air Peace. During the meeting, Captain Najomo advised the airline to scale down its operations to align with the number of serviceable aircraft in its fleet in order to minimize disruptions and restore passenger confidence.
“The NCAA has received several complaints of chronic flight cancellations and delays, and this must be addressed without delay.”
“NCAA will continue to support the airlines, the operators must comply with the regulations and global best practices,” the DGCA said.
He further cautioned that the authority is ramping up surveillance of all Nigerian airlines to ensure strict compliance with flight schedules and operational standards.
According to Achimugu, representatives of Air Peace acknowledged the operational difficulties, noting that such challenges are not uncommon in the aviation industry. However, the airline assured the authority that it is working diligently to resolve the issues and improve service delivery.
Captain Najomo reaffirmed the NCAA’s zero-tolerance policy on operational inefficiencies and warned that airlines failing to meet regulatory standards will face appropriate sanctions.