Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has led a group of State Executives and members of the Ibom Air management team for a pre-delivery inspection of the airline’s third Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This event took place at the Airbus production facility in Mirabel, Canada, as they prepare for the aircraft's delivery to Akwa Ibom.
This information comes from a press statement by Aniekan Essienette, the group manager for marketing and communication at Ibom Airlines Limited. The statement was released on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The inspection is a key step in Ibom Air’s plan to modernize its fleet and grow its operations. It is part of the process to accept the aircraft before it starts commercial service.
This new aircraft is the third Airbus A220-300 for Ibom Air. It is the second A220 from an order of 10 aircraft made in 2021. Bringing this aircraft into the fleet shows Ibom Air’s commitment to increasing capacity, improving connectivity, and running one of the most modern fleets in Africa.
During the inspection, the delegation was welcomed by Guillaume Chevasson. He is the head of the A220 Programme and the CEO of Airbus Canada. This inspection is an important part of the acceptance process for the aircraft before it is delivered.
George Uriesi, the CEO of Ibom Air, spoke about the importance of the event. He said, “This pre-delivery inspection represents an important milestone in our fleet expansion programme and brings us one step closer to welcoming this aircraft to Nigeria.
“As demand for air travel continues to grow across our markets, we remain focused on investing in modern aircraft that deliver superior operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and passenger comfort.
“The Airbus A220 continues to be the ideal aircraft for our network strategy, and we look forward to deploying this latest addition into our network in furtherance of our growth objectives.”
Eno Discusses Government’s Support for Ibom Air
Governor Eno shared his thoughts on the development. He said, “The inspection of this aircraft reflects the state government’s commitment to the continued growth of Ibom Air as a strategic asset for Akwa Ibom State. This investment aligns with the ARISE Agenda and our vision of establishing Akwa Ibom as a leading aviation hub, supported by world-class infrastructure and a modern airline.
“We look forward to formally receiving this aircraft in Akwa Ibom State and to the economic opportunities that enhanced connectivity will create for trade, tourism, investment, and regional development.”
Mr Chevasson also commented on the partnership with Ibom Air. He expressed their gratitude for Ibom Air’s trust in Airbus and the A220 family.
He said, “The A220 is the ideal aircraft for the airline’s fleet modernisation, thanks to its exceptional operational flexibility, fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and performance across domestic and regional networks, and we look forward to supporting Ibom Air’s continued growth for many years to come.”
The aircraft has features that will help Ibom Air improve its operations, efficiency, and customer experience. After the delivery is complete, the aircraft will be flown to Nigeria. It will be officially added to the Ibom Air fleet in Akwa Ibom before starting commercial flights.
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