Ibom Airline has ordered for 10 units of A220 airbuses for its fleet at the ongoing Air show in Dubai.
The Group Manager Marketing and Communication of the company, Mrs Annie Essienette, said the agreement for the acquisition was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, Mr Mfon Udom, in the presence of Governor Udom Emmanuel amongst others.
Essienette, who stated that delivery of the aircraft to the company would commence in the first quarter of 2023, noted that the A220 Airbus has become the choice of the airline for its domestic and regional aspirations.
“The order for the 10 Airbus A220 is in line with the airline’s aggressive growth plan, which will see it expanding its footprint into new domestic routes as well as regional routes covering West and Central Africa in the immediate future.”
In a press release in Uyo on Tuesday, the Group Manager Marketing and Communication of the airline said the choice of the A220 was because it is purpose-built for efficiency, and targets the 100-150 seat market.
She said the aircraft burns 20 per cent lower fuel per seat compared to previous generation aircraft and flew to a range of up to 3,400 nm (6,297 km), offering performance similar to larger, single-aisle aircraft.
Also speaking on the purchase, the Chief Commercial Officer of Airbus, Mr Christian Scherer, said, “we are thrilled to add Ibom Air as a new Airbus customer.”
