West Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, is reportedly set to expand its fleet with the acquisition of Boeing 737-900 and Boeing 737-700 aircraft, in what could mark another milestone in the Nigerian carrier’s fleet renewal drive.
The reported acquisitions are expected to strengthen the airline’s capacity, improve operational flexibility and support its efforts to modernise its fleet.
The development was disclosed by aviation supply-chain company Aliong’o Aéro in a LinkedIn post published on October 26. The transaction was reportedly facilitated by Lithuania-based Friendly Avia Support (FAS).
According to the post, the Boeing 737-900 carries manufacturer serial number 41534 and is expected to be registered as 5N-CGT. The aircraft is powered by two CFM56-7BE turbofan engines and was previously operated by Ukraine International Airlines and Georgian Airways.
The reported additions would align with Air Peace’s broader fleet renewal strategy, particularly its transition from older Boeing 737 Classic aircraft towards newer-generation models. The move would definitely help the airline improve efficiency, increase capacity on selected routes and better match aircraft size to passenger demand.
The Boeing 737-900 offers greater passenger capacity than the smaller 737-700, making it potentially suitable for routes with stronger traffic volumes. The 737-700, meanwhile, offers greater flexibility for markets where demand may not justify deploying larger aircraft.
Beyond capacity expansion, the reported acquisitions underscore the importance of aircraft sourcing, maintenance support and spare-parts availability as African airlines seek to grow their networks while managing rising operating costs and other industry constraints.
Aliong’o Aéro also disclosed that the 737-900ER could make Air Peace the first operator of the variant in Africa.
The reported acquisitions come amid wider efforts by African carriers to modernise their fleets, expand capacity and strengthen their competitive positions in an increasingly demanding aviation market.
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