UYO, AKWA IBOM — Ibom Air has taken delivery of another brand-new Airbus A220-300, further expanding its fleet and marking a significant milestone in the development of Akwa Ibom State’s aviation sector.
The aircraft was received at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, in an event attended by Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON.
The state government expressed appreciation to Akpabio for his continued support, as well as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, for their roles in supporting the state’s aviation development, including the granting of international status to the airport.
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Beyond fleet expansion, the state government said it is investing significantly in the development of local aviation professionals.
According to the government, 14 of Ibom Air’s 30 pilots and 16 of its 40 aircraft engineers are indigenes of Akwa Ibom trained by the state government, while additional personnel are currently undergoing training.
The delivery of the new aircraft also coincides with the commencement of the commissioning of 39 projects across the state to mark Akwa Ibom’s 39th anniversary, under the theme, “Our Moment of Gratitude.”
The latest addition to the Ibom Air fleet is expected to further strengthen the airline’s operations and contribute to the state’s growing profile as an aviation hub in the region.
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