The UK Civil Aviation Authority has notified Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority that Air Peace is suspected of breaching specific aviation safety regulations.
This development occurred shortly after Air Peace began operating the Lagos-London route three months ago.
Two mandatory occurrence reports concerning Air Peace were submitted to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Subsequently, the UK CAA forwarded these reports to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
The UK CAA’s complaint letter addressed to NCAA was titled; ‘United Kingdom SAFA Ramp Inspection Report with reference number: CAA-UK, -2024-0217’ and ‘NATS Management System Safety Report.’
NCAA has since written to Air Peace seeking clarification on the issues raised.
The correspondence, with reference number: NCAA/DOLTS/APL/Vol.11/03624, was labeled “United Kingdom SAFA Ramp Inspection Report,” dated May 14, 2024, and signed by Capt. O.O. Lawani, the NCAA General Manager of Operations.
In the communication, the NCAA highlighted that the UK CAA had pointed out the absence of operational approval for Electronic Flight Bag functions, which could impact the safe operation of the aircraft. The captain of the flight reportedly confirmed the use of an Electronic Flight Bag for navigation.
Additionally, the CAA noted in its letter that the EFB did not have a mounting device, charging points, or battery for backup.
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Air Peace recently initiated flights to London Gatwick from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Nigeria and the UK.
Despite attempts to reach Air Peace spokesperson Stanley Olisa for comment, there was no response at the time of contact. Phone calls were unanswered, and text messages went without a reply.
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