The state government says it is delighted with the news of acquisition of a new aircraft for international flights by Air Peace Nigeria.

Governor Willie Obiano, who spoke through the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, was particularly happy with the chairman of Air Peace, Barrister Allen Onyema, who is an indigene of Anambra state, for the feat.

According to Commissioner Adinuba, the state of the art wide-body aircraft, Boeing 777-300 , which has arrived Nigeria, has added to the rebranding of Anambra state as desired by Governor Willie Obiano.

The statement said that the aircraft, meant for international operations is an air carrier government is proud of, even when it has been on business for few months.

It further pledged government’s support at all times as the launching of the international operations of the aircraft in the last quarter of the year approaches, to create awareness on its international operations including direct flight to London, Johannesburg, Dubai, Houston, Mumbai and Guangzhou.