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Grainne van de berg VP marketing , Middle East and Africa Airbus with the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno at the inspection of the newly acquired Airbus A220-300 in Maastricht , Holland
Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom State owned airline is adding an 11th aircraft to its fleet after receiving another Airbus A220-300 from Maastricht Airport in the Netherlands. The airline’s acquisition of this new aircraft boosts its capacity and meets the growing demand for its services.Nigerian Flight deck can report
In October 2021, Ibom Air ordered 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, receiving the first in November 2023. Due to the increasing demand, the airline purchased this A220 from Carlyle Aviation, a renowned aircraft lessor.
The delivery event saw the attendance of Shareholder His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Other dignitaries included Secretary to the State Government Prince Enobong Uwah and Chief Whip Hon. Effiong Etim Johnson. Ibom Air’s Executive team, led by CEO Mfon Udom and COO Mr. George Uriesi, was also present.
This aircraft addition brings Ibom Air’s fleet of A220s to 11, pending the delivery of nine more units. Nigerian banks are increasingly embracing aircraft financing. Fidelity and Union Banks financed this purchase, with Fidelity as the majority partner. Ibom Air appreciates the support from Nigerian financial institutions in its growth.
Recall in February, Ibom Air announced the cessation of its wet leased aircraft operations, marking a pivotal transition. It posits that with the imminent deployment of Ibom Air’s freshly acquired A220-300, the airline bids farewell to its temporary leasing arrangements. This purchase from Carlye is also testament to that resolve
