Air Peace reacts as Nigerian airline makes history with delivery of new A220 aircraft

During the weekend, the erstwhile governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, delivered the first of 10 brand new Airbus A220-300 series aircraft ordered during his tenure in 2021.

Emmanuel's administration established Ibom Air in 2019. It later led a delegation from the airline to the Dubai Air Show, where he agreed with Airbus to procure the 10 new A220-300 series aircraft.

Ibom Air to receive nine Airbus A220S worth $902 million

The ex-governor also was among the top dignitaries who inspected and took delivery of the aircraft in Montreal, Canada, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

According to reports, the airline signed an agreement for 10 new aircraft valued at $902 million in November 2021.

Benoit Schultz, Airbus Chief Executive Officer and Vice President; Daniel Wenninger, Head of Airbus A220 Delivery Centre; Marc Arpin and Cyrille Picard, Sales Director, and top management of Ibom Air were on the ground during the aircraft presentation.

The former governor said Ibom Air is the first airline to take delivery of the all-new Airbus 220 in Nigeria.

He stated that during his term as governor, he envisaged the airline to become a dominant player in the aviation industry in West Africa and Africa.

He commended the current governor, Umo Eno, for sustaining the project's development.

Air Peace Chairman lauds Ibom Air

The Airbus A220-300 stands at the forefront of modern aviation technology, getting global attention for its fuel efficiency, cutting-edge technology, and passenger comfort and safety features.

The Airbus 220-300 series is adaptable for short and medium-haul commercial operations with a range of about seven hours.

The airline's CEO said: "Introducing the Airbus A220-300 to our fleet is a game-changing leap forward for Ibom Air."

Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, said that Nigerian airlines are getting stronger by the day and that Ibom Air is making history in the Nigerian aviation industry by acquiring the new airline.