Ibom Air

Ibom Air acquires two CRJ 900 aircraft

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Ibom Air acquires two CRJ 900 aircraft

Ibom Air has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Bombardier CRJ  900 next-generation aircraft, registered as 5N-CED and 5N-CEE. The formal reception took place today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where the aircraft was received by Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno stated, “The addition of these two CRJ 900 next-generation aircraft is an assurance of our administration’s  continuous support for Ibom Air and a strict adherence…

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Ibom Air Receives Second A220-300

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Ibom Air Receives Second A220-300

Ibom Air is delighted to announce the arrival of its second Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which arrived in Nigeria via Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on August 10, 2024. The shareholder, the Akwa Ibom State Government, formally received the aircraft today, August 20th, 2024, at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. This acquisition aligns with Ibom Air’s strategic goal of rapidly increasing capacity and expanding its route network. The Airbus A220-300, celebrated for its…

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Ibom Air takes delivery of another A220-300 aircraft at Maastricht airport

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Ibom Air takes delivery of another A220-300 aircraft at Maastricht airport

It is an exciting time for Nigeria’s fast-growing airline and one of the country’s flag carriers, Ibom Air has expanded its fleet as the carrier on Thursday took delivery of its brand new A220-300 aircraft few months after the first airplane of the same brand was delivered to the company. The airline’s acquisition of this new aircraft is a strategic move to boost its capacity and meet growing demand for its product. In October 2021,…

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Ibom Air shows resilience, expansion in five year, unveils future plans

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Ibom Air shows resilience, expansion in five year, unveils future plans

Nigerian carrier, Ibom Air, today clocks five years of existence. Within those five years, the airline has shown resilience and aggression in spreading its wings, connecting many destinations. It is five years of marking a significant milestone on its journey to provide reliable, exceptional air travel services in Africa. Since its inception, Ibom Air has been committed to offering world-class schedule reliability, on-time departures and excellent service, earning the confidence and loyalty of passengers across…

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Ibom Air Dedicates Best Airline Of The Year Award To Customers

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Ibom Air Dedicates Best Airline Of The Year Award To Customers

Nigeria’s promising airline, Ibom Air has been adjudged “The Best Airline of the Year” for the third consecutive year at the African Travel Quarterly Travelers Award ceremony, 2024 for its performance as a domestic airline and pivotal role in shaping the aviation sector. The award event, held on April 19, 2024, at the National Museum, Lagos, had in attendance the Minister of Tourism of Nigeria, Ms Lola-Ade John, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Akwa…

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Airbus, Zenith’ s Ibom Air’s A220 financing pivotal moment for Africa’s aviation

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Airbus, Zenith’ s Ibom Air’s A220 financing pivotal moment for Africa’s aviation

    Nigeria’s promising carrier, Ibom Air received a major boost for aircraft financing as Zenith Bank and aircraft giant, Airbus have successfully closed financing for Ibom Air’s first A220, signaling a pivotal moment for African aviation. With Zenith Bank’s commitment to supporting regional carriers and Airbus’s endorsement, this collaboration addresses funding challenges and fosters a sustainable aviation ecosystem in Nigeria and beyond, highlighting the continent’s promising aviation sector potential. The agreement between Ibom Air…

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Airbus presents Ibom Air with first of ten A220-300 aircraft

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Airbus presents Ibom Air with first of ten A220-300 aircraft

Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, proudly announces the successful delivery of the first of ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft ordered from the aircraft manufacturer Airbus at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. In attendance at the modest handover ceremony held on Friday, 24 November 2023, at Airbus’s Mirabel facilities in Canada were the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the CEO of Ibom Air, Mr. Mfon Udom, and the Executive Director and…

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Ibom Air Commences Regional Flights with Lagos-Accra Route

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Ibom Air Commences Regional Flights with Lagos-Accra Route

Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, has marked a significant milestone with the commencement of regional operations. The airline’s inaugural flight from Lagos to Accra took off at 7:00 a.m. (WAT) on the 17th of October 17th, 2023, offering travellers a new gateway to explore the vibrant West African region. This strategic expansion aligns with Ibom Air’s vision “to be a world-class African Regional Airline” by offering passengers an industry-leading travel experience that encompasses…

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