Ibom Air has officially unveiled its second Airbus A220-300 aircraft, 5N-CBD, which landed in Lagos on August 10, 2024. The Akwa Ibom State Government, Ibom Air’s shareholder, formally received the aircraft in Uyo on August 20, 2024.
Moreover, this acquisition aligns with Ibom Air’s strategic goal of rapidly increasing capacity and expanding its route network.
The Airbus A220-300, known for fuel efficiency, sustainability, and comfort, will help Ibom Air expand flight frequencies and destinations.
Chairman Pastor Imoabasi Jacob praised Ibom Air’s management for their resilience and recognized Pastor Umo Eno’s strong support throughout.
Governor Pastor Umo Eno expressed excitement, stating that the new Airbus A220 aligns with Akwa Ibom’s strategic aviation goals and growth plans.
He highlighted that the aircraft supports economic growth by enhancing air connectivity, creating jobs, and boosting Akwa Ibom’s tourism sector.
Ibom Air’s CEO, Mr. Mfon Udom, emphasized the significance of this addition to the fleet. “We are thrilled to welcome our second Airbus A220-300 aircraft wholly owned by Ibom. This aircraft will significantly boost our capacity in response to the growing service demand. A special thanks to the Nigerian financial institutions who continue to partner with Ibom Air, especially Fidelity Bank and Union Bank.
We appreciate our valued customers’ tremendous support during the recent flight disruptions we successfully navigated. We commit to delivering remarkable improvements and enhancing our services moving forward.
Kevin Ugwuoke, Executive Director of Fidelity Bank, spoke for the consortium of financiers, expressing their shared passion for Akwa Ibom State. He stated, “We are delighted to join them on this journey.”
Ibom Air acquired this Airbus A220-300 from Carlyle Aviation.
The first A220-300 in the fleet, delivered in November 2024, has already demonstrated exceptional comfort, safety, and operational efficiency.
