Tag: George Uriesi
5 Struggles African Airlines Face with One Hand Tied
African airlines continue to face deep structural disadvantages that make global competition inherently unfair, according to the Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, George...
Underused Aircraft Drain Billions from Nigerian Airlines
Nigerian airlines operate just 5.5–6 hours daily, compared with 10 hours for carriers overseas, exposing a massive productivity gap, George Uriesi, Acting CEO of...
Spending $3M on Aircraft Maintenance Overseas an Unsustainable Scam
Nigerian airlines face severe financial strain from overseas aircraft maintenance, George Uriesi, Acting CEO of Ibom Air, told delegates at the 2025 FAAN National...
Ibom Air Seals ₦200m Sponsorship Deal with Akwa United FC
In a landmark partnership that strengthens sports and private sector collaboration in Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Air has entered a ₦200,000,000 sponsorship deal with...
Ibom Air Increase Frequencies to Enugu, Calabar
Ibom Air has increased Enugu and Calabar frequencies to offer travelers better access and improved scheduling starting July 25, 2025. The expansion will see...
Uriesi Urges Shift from PPP-Only Airport Investment Approach
...when Nigeria insists on one-size-fits-all approaches, or worse, politicizes investment processes, the result is stagnation. “If you want to do PPPs, do it the...
Ibom Air Targets Africa Through Uyo Hub Terminal Expansion
“When an aircraft sits idle as a backup, you are still paying for insurance, lease, and other overheads,” he said. Currently, Ibom Air operates...
Ibom Air Targets December 2025 GDS Launch, Courts Agents
BY ANTHONY OMOH
Ibom Air travel agents' engagement took center stage this week as the airline revealed that trade partners contributed 6% of its total...
Ibom Air Records N6.8b Net Profit, Appoints New Chairman
Ibom Air financial recovery took center stage at the airline’s first public Annual General Meeting held on June 25, 2025.
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NCAA at 25: Uriesi Hails Regulatory Oversight, Congratulates DGCA
"In fact, sometimes I say to myself, ‘na so dem dey do the other airline? Because e be like say na only us them...
