Ibom Air
Nigerian Airline
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.
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