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Airlines & operators · Nigeria

Ibom Air

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Nigeria
Segment
Airlines & operators
Verification
Desk verified
Website
https://ibomair.com
Founded
2019

Ibom Air is a scheduled airline based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, acting as a regional carrier within the Nigerian domestic aviation market. The organisation provides point-to-point passenger services, positioning itself as a premium regional operator focused on schedule reliability and fleet modernism. It serves as a vital link in the West African transport infrastructure, connecting major commercial hubs with the country's south-eastern coastal regions. The carrier operates a fleet primarily composed of Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets and has initiated a significant narrow-body expansion through orders for the Airbus A220-300. Its operations are centred at Victor Attah International Airport, with routes extending to Abuja, Lagos, Calabar, Enugu, and Port Harcourt. The airline maintains technical and commercial relationships with airframe manufacturers for fleet maintenance and pilot training programmes. Prospective partners or service providers should verify the airline's current Air Operator Certificate (AOC) status and its compliance with Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) safety regulations. Before engaging in long-term supply contracts, buyers should assess the progress of their fleet transition from regional jets to larger narrow-body aircraft and confirm the operational availability of their specific route network.

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