Ibom Air

Ibom Air is a Nigerian Airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government.[2]

Ibom Air
IATA ICAO Callsign
QI IAN IBOM
Founded2019
Commenced operations2019
HubsAkwa Ibom Airport
Focus citiesUyo (hub), Lagos, Abuja, Calabar
Fleet size5[1]
Destinations5
Websitewww.ibomair.com

History

The airline commenced operations on June 7 2019 when a Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft marked Ibom Air took off from Victor Attah International Airport (IATA: QUO), Uyo, with government officials on board, en route to Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Akwa Ibom is the first state in the country to own an airline.[3]

Destinations
Country City Airport Notes
NigeriaAbujaNnamdi Azikiwe International Airport  Focus City
CalabarMargaret Ekpo International Airport  Local
EnuguAkanu Ibiam International Airport  Local
UyoAkwa Ibom Airport   Hub Airport
LagosMurtala Muhammed International Airport  Sub-Focus City

Fleet

As of May 2020, Ibom Air has a fleet of five Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft.[1][4]

References
  1. "Gov Emmanuel expands investment in aviation as Ibom Air acquires fifth aeroplane". vanguardngr.com. 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  2. "Ibom Air begins commercial operations". Punch Newspapers.
  3. "The dark side of Ibom Air". guardian.ng.
  4. "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World. October 2019: 22.


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