In pursuit of its expansion goals, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline has unveiled the initial Airbus A220-300 aircraft from a total order of ten, showcased at the 2021 Dubai Airshow.
The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Mr. Udom Emmanuel, along with Ibom Air’s CEO, Mr. Mfon Udom, and the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. George Uriesi, attended the handover ceremony at Airbus’s Mirabel facilities in Canada.
Benoît Schultz, President and CEO of Airbus Canada; Daniel Wenninger, Head of the A220 Programme Office; and Marc Arpin, Head of A220 Customer Line, Airbus Canada, were present from Airbus to oversee the handover.
Mr. Mfon Udom, the Chief Executive Officer, expressed tremendous enthusiasm for the arrival of the Airbus A220-300, commenting on the development.
He said: ‘The introduction of the Airbus A220-300 to our fleet is a game-changing leap forward for Ibom Air. The decision to invest in a fleet of highly efficient brand-new aircraft to power our growth plans underscores our determination to offer no less than world-class airline services to our valued customers.’
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‘As Ibom Air continues on its growth trajectory, passengers can anticipate a superior travel experience characterized by world-class onboard services, enhanced schedule reliability, and more punctual departures.’
‘Ibom Air remains dedicated to providing unparalleled air travel experiences as it enters this new phase of expansion and service excellence.’
Positioned at the forefront of cutting-edge aviation, the Airbus A220-300 is renowned worldwide for its revolutionary fuel efficiency, advanced technology, and exceptional passenger comfort and safety features.
Tailored for short and medium-haul commercial ventures, boasting a range of up to 7 hours (approximately 3,450 nautical miles), the incorporation of the Airbus A220-300 into Ibom Air’s fleet strategically places the airline for extended operations across varied destinations within Africa.
With a current fleet of seven aircraft—five Bombardier CRJ 900s and two Airbus A320s—Ibom Air serves eight destinations. As part of its expansion initiative, the airline has committed to acquiring ten Airbus A220s, with the inaugural delivery slated for November 2023.