Ibom Air is a Nigerian airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government. The airline flies domestically and regionally. Commercial flights started on 7 June 2019.[2]
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| Founded | 2019 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | June 7, 2019 | ||||||
| Hubs | Akwa Ibom Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Uyo, Lagos, Abuja, Calabar, Enugu, Port Harcourt | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Ibom Flyer | ||||||
| Fleet size | 9[1] | ||||||
| Destinations | 7 | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History
editThe airline commenced operations on June 7 2019 when a Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft marked with the Ibom Air name took off from Victor Attah International Airport (IATA: QUO), Uyo, with government officials on board, en route to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Akwa Ibom is the first state in the country to own an airline.[3]
In May 2021, the airline also signed Nigeria's first domestic codeshare agreement, with another airline, Dana Air. Dana Air COO, Obi Mbanuzuo said the agreement is "the first of its kind for domestic airlines in Nigeria". Mbanuzuo added: "We do hope that this partnership... will set a positive precedent for the greater good of the industry".[4]
In April 2023, the Ibom Air was awarded the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certificate, a globally recognized standard for airline safety. This achievement further solidified Ibom Air's commitment to safe operations and paved the way for its official membership with IATA in August 2023.[5][6]
Destinations
editFleet
editAs of November 2024, Ibom Air has the following fleet:[1]
| Aircraft | In fleet | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A220-300 | 2 | 8 | [8][9] |
| Bombardier CRJ900 | 7 | — | |
| Total | 9 | 8 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha (1 November 2025). "Ibom Air Acquires Two Bombardier CRJ 900 Next-Gen Aircraft". BusinessDay (Nigeria). Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Patrick Odey (8 June 2024). "Ibom Air Begins Commercial Operations". The Punch. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Etim Etim (1 July 2019). "The Dark Side of Ibom Air". The Guardian (Nigeria). Lagos, Nigerian. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ CAPA (23 May 2021). "Dana Air and Ibom Air Sign Nigeria's First Domestic Codeshare Agreement". Center For Aviation (CAPA). Sydney, Australia. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ ABJ (18 August 2023). Monday, Ukoba (ed.). "Ibom Air & CemAir Amongst 11 Airlines To Join IATA In 2023". Aviation Business Journal (ABJ). Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Afrviator (22 August 2023). "Ibom Air Becomes IATA Member". Afrviator.org. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Success Nwanedo (9 February 2024). "Ibom Air Begins Commercial Flight To Bayelsa". The Port City News. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Airbus (16 November 2021). "Nigerian Ibom Air Purchases Ten Airbus A220 Aircraft". Airbus.com. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Cletus Ukpong (11 July 2024). "Nigeria: Governor Eno in Netherlands, Inspects New Aircraft for Ibom Air" (via AllAfrica.com). Premium Times. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
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