Ibom Air has taken delivery of its third Airbus A220-300 aircraft, expanding its fleet to 10 aircraft as the airline intensifies its fleet modernisation and network expansion programme.
The aircraft, registered 5N-CDC, was formally handed over to the airline at the Airbus A220 final assembly facility in Mirabel, Canada, following the signing of the Transfer of Title documents by George Uriesi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air.
According to a statement Signed, by Aniekan Essienette Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Airlines Limited, The latest delivery comprises seven Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jets (CRJ900s) and three Airbus A220-300s, further reducing the average age of the airline’s fleet.
Speaking after the handover ceremony, Uriesi said the airline was delighted to receive the third A220-300, attributing the expansion to the support of the Akwa Ibom State Government, the airline’s shareholder.
He expressed appreciation to Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, for his continued support and confidence in the airline’s growth.
