Ibom Air has presented its recently acquired second Airbus A220-300 aircraft to its shareholders and Pastor Umo Eno, the Akwa Ibom State Governor....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
The aircraft had arrived Nigeria via Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on August 10, 2024.
The shareholder, the Akwa Ibom State Government, formally received the aircraft on Tuesday, at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
A statement by Aniekan Essienette, General Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Air, said that the acquisition aligned with Ibom Air’s strategic goal of rapidly increasing capacity and expanding its route network.
The Airbus A220-300, celebrated for its fuel efficiency, environmental sustainability, and passenger comfort, the airline said would enable it to increase flight frequencies on existing routes and expand to new destinations.
Pastor Imoabasi Jacob, the Chairman of Ibom Air, in his welcome address, commended the resilience and doggedness of Ibom’s management and the strong support of Pastor Umo Eno, the State Governor.
Also, Eno expressed his enthusiasm for the development of the airline, stressing that the arrival of the airline’s second Airbus A220 reiterated the state’s commitment to advancing our aviation sector.
“This addition aligns with our strategic vision for Ibom Air and supports the economic growth and development of Akwa Ibom State by enhancing air travel and connectivity, creating job opportunities, and boosting tourism,” he said.
Also commenting, Mr. Mfon Udom, Ibom Air’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), emphasised the significance of this addition to the airline’s fleet.
According to him, the aircraft would boost its capacity in response to the growing service demand and lauded the Nigerian financial institutions for partnering with Ibom Air, especially Fidelity Bank and Union Bank.
“We appreciate the tremendous support shown to us by our valued customers recently as we bore through flight disruption. We are committed to delivering remarkable improvements moving forward,” he said.
In his comment, Kevin Ugwuoke, the Executive Director of Fidelity Bank, who represented the CEO, said the bank shared a common passion for Akwa Ibom State and expressed delight with joining them on this journey.
This Airbus A220-300 was acquired from Carlyle Aviation, adding to the nine remaining aircraft scheduled for delivery in the coming years.
The first A220-300 in the fleet, delivered in November 2023, has already demonstrated exceptional comfort, safety, and operational efficiency.
