Jubilation, As Ibom Air Launches 2 AIRBUS A320-200 ….. Assures continued commitment
State Correspondent
Management of Ibom Air has launched two Airbus A320-200, as it is also assuring customers of the company’s commitment to their satisfaction.
General Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Air, Aniekan Essienette made this known in a press release where he said Ibom Air has welcomed two Airbus A320-200 aircraft as additions to her fleet.
He also noted that the aircraft, which arrived over the weekend, were procured from GetJet Airlines UAB (operating as GETJET), a European aircraft leasing company, on a one year wet-lease agreement.
According to the Chief Operating Officer, Mr George Uriesi, the wet-lease agreement is a stop-gap measure undertaken to meet current demands and accommodate growth, while awaiting the deliveries of 10 brand new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, an order that was firmed up in November 2021 at the Dubai Airshow.
“With this new capacity coming on board, we are delighted to inform our passengers that we have increased our offerings, providing more frequencies for their convenience.
“The Uyo-Lagos and Uyo-Abuja route now have three frequencies every weekday, while our passengers between Lagos and Abuja will have seven frequencies to choose from both ways, every weekday,” he added.
He noted that the new flight schedules became effective from the 23rd of November, in time to meet the demand of the holiday season. “Passengers will be able to access these services on the Ibom Air website at www.ibomair.com, and all our sales channels”, he said.
According to the company, the deliveries of Ibom Air’s 10 brand new A220-300s are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2023.
‘IBOM AIR’, is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, which aims to set the standard as an Airline of choice for passengers by focusing on schedule reliability, on-time departures, and excellent service.
The company has a fleet of seven Aircraft: five (5) Bombardier CRJ 900 and two (2) Airbus A320-300, covering seven (7) destinations.
On its own, ‘GetJet Airlines’ is an IOSA-certified international wet-lease operator, operating a fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 NG type aircraft.
The company provides wet lease and charter services worldwide to airlines an, LOT, Finnair, Spice Jet, and others.
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