Amanze Chinonye
West Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has strengthened its drive towards operational excellence and global aviation standards through a strategic partnership engagement with Dutch Aviation Trainers, Prime Business Africa reports.
The meeting, held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the airline’s corporate headquarters in Lagos, focused on expanding pilot training collaboration, particularly for the Boeing 737 NG fleet.
Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT), a globally recognised Aviation Training Organisation specialising in Boeing and Embraer aircraft training, currently handles the training of Air Peace pilots on the Embraer E1 and E2 aircraft types.
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The engagement further deepens the relationship between both organisations, with discussions centred on improving technical expertise, operational efficiency, and adherence to international aviation standards.
DAT is known for its comprehensive type-rating programmes and advanced aviation courses designed to enhance pilot proficiency. The organisation has also trained pilots for airlines including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and AMAS Airlines Uruguay.
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Speaking during the meeting, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace reiterated the airline’s commitment to human capital development, safety, and continuous professional training as part of efforts to sustain world-class operational standards across its expanding fleet and route network.
The Dutch Aviation Trainers delegation was led by its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Captain Paul Ten Hof, alongside Herman, as both parties explored additional areas of collaboration and future capacity-building opportunities.
The partnership, according to the airline, reflects Air Peace’s strategic focus on maintaining a highly skilled workforce while aligning its operations with global best practices to deliver safe and reliable services across its domestic, regional, and international routes.
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