Tag: Ibom Air
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...
Uriesi Recognised as “Legend of Aviation” at Nigeria’s Aviation Centenary
Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, George Uriesi, has earned national recognition as one of the distinguished visionaries behind Nigeria’s...
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...
NCAA Slams Operators Over 4-Week Airline Ticket Refunds
BY ANTHONY OMOH
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a strong warning to domestic airlines, condemning the practice of telling passengers that airline...
Heroic Ibom Air Crew Saves Passenger with CPR Midair
The role of cabin crew in safety was underscored on September 21st when Ibom Air crew administered life-saving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR, to revive a...
NCAA Summons Ibom Air Crew and Passenger
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is actively addressing the unruly behaviour case involving Ibom Air crew and passenger Comfort Emmanson.
On August 20, 2025,...
Flight Safety: 8 Lessons from Shocking Ibom Air Incident
BY ANTHONY OMOH
The recent incident on Ibom Air Flight Q1-513, involving a passenger being physically removed from the aircraft, has sparked a crucial conversation...
Outrageous: Unruly Actions Lead to Ambassador Role for KWAM 1
In a development that has sent ripples of controversy through the nation, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced a...
