November 24, (THEWILL) – Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has delivered to Ibom Air, a state-of-the-art aircraft, which is the first of a total order for 10 Airbus A220-300 units secured during the 2021 Dubai Airshow.
Ibom Air, a flagship airline of Akwa Ibom State, announced the successful receipt of the aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s strategic expansion plan.
The formal handover ceremony, held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Airbus’ facility in Mirabel, Canada, saw the presence of notable dignitaries, including former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel; Ibom Air’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Mfon Udom; and the Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer, Mr. George Uriesi.
Representatives from Airbus, who graced the occasion, included 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.
The Airbus A220-300 stands at the forefront of modern aviation technology, garnering global recognition for its revolutionary fuel efficiency, cutting-edge technology, and top-notch passenger comfort and safety features. Adaptable for short and medium-haul commercial operations, with a range of up to 7 hours (up to 3,450 nm), the addition of the Airbus A220-300 to Ibom Air’s fleet positions the airline for expanded service across diverse destinations within the African continent.
Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mfon Udom, expressed great enthusiasm on the arrival of the aircraft, saying “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.”
Ibom Air is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, a sub-national in Nigeria.
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Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
