June 08, (THEWILL) – Three years after commencement of flight operations in the country, Ibom Air, a limited liability company, wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, is planning to commence regional routes this year.
For now, the airline has a fleet of seven Aircraft: five Bombardier CRJ 900 and two Airbus A220-300, covering seven destinations.
Speaking during the third year anniversary, Chief Operating Officer of Ibom Air, George Uriesi, said that the airline will resume regional operations later this year.
According to Uriesi, “looking back over the last three years and how far we have come as a business, this milestone presents yet another opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to our esteemed passengers. And so, on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of Ibom Air, I say a big thank you to all our valued customers and stakeholders, including our shareholder, the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State. Our immense thanks go to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, for taking the bold step, believing in and standing by this vision.
“We are humbled by the overwhelming public acceptance and goodwill we have enjoyed from the Nigerian travelling public, which has motivated us to remain resolute and determined to keep pushing the envelope, as we contribute our quota to the growth and stability of the aviation industry in Nigeria and Africa.”
Three years down the line, with over one and a half million passengers flown and about 22,000 flights later, Ibom Air has recorded progress in the aviation industry.
To commemorate the milestone, a lineup of activities have been planned to give back to customers and our community, including opportunities to win free airline tickets and an invitation to watch the private screening of the aviation-themed 2022 movie: Top Gun: Maverick.
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.
