State – run carrier – Ibom Air at the weekend added another airplane to its fleet in order to boost its capacity and meet growing demand for its product.
The Airbus 220- 300 aircraft brings to 11 the airplanes in the fleet after the outstanding delivery of nine units.
According to a statement by its General Manager, Marketing, and Communication, Ibom Air, Aniekan Essienette : “It is worth noting the continuing embrace of aircraft financing by Nigerian banks. This new purchase was financed by both Fidelity and Union Banks, with Fidelity as the majority partner. Ibom Air is delighted to have Nigerian financial institutions supporting its growth.
“In October 2021, Ibom Air put in a firm order for 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, the first of which was delivered in November 2023.
“However, with demand for the airline’s product outpacing the delivery schedule of the order, the airline decided to purchase this A220 from Carlyle Aviation, a world-renowned aircraft lessor and global player in the industry”.
The delivery event, which was held at Maastricht Airport in the Netherlands, was personally attended by the Shareholder, Pastor Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, accompanied by the Airline’s management team and executive council and state assembly members.
