Eno leads pre-delivery inspection of Ibom Air’s third Airbus A220-300 aircraft in Canada
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- Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno inspected Ibom Air's third Airbus A220-300 aircraft in Canada before its delivery.
- This acquisition is part of Ibom Air's fleet modernization and expansion strategy, with a firm order for 10 A220 aircraft.
- The new aircraft aims to enhance connectivity and support the state's vision of becoming an aviation hub, fostering economic growth.
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno led a delegation to Canada for a pre-delivery inspection of Ibom Air's third Airbus A220-300 aircraft at the Airbus production facility in Mirabel. This inspection precedes the aircraft's formal delivery and reception in Akwa Ibom.
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.
The inspection marks a significant step in Ibom Air's fleet modernization and growth strategy. This A220-300 is the second of its kind received under the airline's 2021 order for 10 Airbus A220 aircraft. The addition aims to boost Ibom Air's capacity, strengthen connectivity, and maintain one of Africa's most modern fleets.
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.
During the inspection, the delegation was welcomed by Guillaume Chevasson, head of the A220 Programme and CEO of Airbus Canada. George Uriesi, CEO of Ibom Air, emphasized the inspection as a key milestone in their fleet expansion, bringing them closer to welcoming the aircraft to Nigeria. He highlighted the A220's operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and passenger comfort as crucial for their network strategy amid growing air travel demand.
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.
Governor Eno affirmed the state government's commitment to Ibom Air's growth as a strategic asset, aligning with the ARISE Agenda. He expressed the vision of establishing Akwa Ibom as a leading aviation hub with world-class infrastructure. "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," Eno stated. Airbus's Chevasson praised Ibom Air's trust in the A220, noting its suitability for fleet modernization due to its flexibility, fuel efficiency, and performance on domestic and regional routes.
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.
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