Ibom Air is a Nigerian airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government. The airline flies domestically, regionally and internationally. Commercial flights started on 7 June 2019.
History The airline commenced operations on 7 June 2019 when a Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft marked with the Ibom Air name took off from Victor Attah International Airport (IATA: QUO), Uyo, with government officials on board, en route to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Akwa Ibom is the first state in the country to own an airline.
In May 2021, the airline also signed Nigeria's first domestic codeshare agreement, with another airline, Dana Air. Dana Air COO, Obi Mbanuzuo said the agreement is "the first of its kind for domestic airlines in Nigeria". Mbanuzuo added: "We do hope that this partnership... will set a positive precedent for the greater good of the industry".
In April 2023, the Ibom Air was awarded the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certificate, and officially joined IATA in August that year.
On 14 June 2026, Ibom Air announced that the airline will use terminal 2 of the Uyo airport instead of terminal 1 that they used since 2019.
Destinations Country City Airport NotesAccraAccra International AirportInternationalAbujaNnamdi Azikiwe International AirportCalabarMargaret Ekpo International AirportLocalEnuguAkanu Ibiam International AirportLocal LagosMurtala Muhammed International AirportPort HarcourtPort Harcourt International AirportLocal UyoVictor Attah International Airport
Interline agreements APG Airlines
Fleet , Ibom Air operates the following aircraft:
Aircraft In fleet Orders NotesAirbus A220-300 38Bombardier CRJ900 7Total10 The Ibom Air fleet previously consisted of:
1 further Airbus A220-300 (Leased from EgyptAir)
4 Airbus A320-200 (Leased from Getjet airlines, Getjet Airlines Latvia, and Airhub Airlines)
In August 2024, the airline received its second Airbus A220-300 which was acquired from Carlyle Aviation.
See also
Air Peace Akwa Ibom Transport Company
References
External links Official Website of Ibom Air