{"id":3035,"date":"2024-08-16T15:45:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T15:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/?p=3035"},"modified":"2024-08-16T15:45:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T15:45:18","slug":"a-brand-new-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/a-brand-new-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"A BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>bom Air Welcomes First Airbus A220-300 to Expand Fleet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirabel, Canada \u2013 November 24th, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel isn\u2019t always pretty, it isn\u2019t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that\u2019s okay. The journey changes you. it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness. On your heart, and on your body. You take something with you hopefully, you leave something good behind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ibom Airlines Limited (Ibom Air), the flagship airline of Akwa Ibom State, joyfully announces the successful receipt of its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the carrier&#8217;s strategic expansion plan. This state-of-the-art aircraft is the initial delivery of a total order for 10 Airbus A220-300 units, secured during the 2021 Dubai Airshow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The formal handover ceremony, held today, November 24th, 2023, at Airbus&#8217; facility in Mirabel, Canada, saw the presence of notable dignitaries, including former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, Ibom Air&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Mfon Udom, and the Executive Director\/Chief Operating Officer, Mr. George Uriesi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"566\" data-id=\"2980\" src=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-288.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload_inited wp-image-2980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-288.png 749w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-288-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-288-370x280.png 370w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-288-642x485.png 642w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-288-590x446.png 590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"278\" data-id=\"2986\" src=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload_inited wp-image-2986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.6.png 376w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.6-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.6-370x274.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"213\" height=\"482\" data-id=\"2981\" src=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload_inited wp-image-2981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.1.png 213w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.1-133x300.png 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"232\" data-id=\"2982\" src=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload_inited wp-image-2982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.2.png 523w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.2-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.2-370x164.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"240\" data-id=\"2983\" src=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload_inited wp-image-2983\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"193\" data-id=\"2984\" src=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload_inited wp-image-2984\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"365\" height=\"273\" data-id=\"2985\" src=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload_inited wp-image-2985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.5.png 365w, https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-289.5-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iafulcrum.com\/mag\/wp-content\/plugins\/trx_addons\/components\/lazy-load\/images\/placeholder.png\" data-trx-lazyload-height style=\"height: 0; 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Adaptable for short and medium-haul commercial operations, with a range of up to 7 hours (up to 3,450 nm), the addition of the Airbus A220-300 to Ibom Air&#8217;s fleet positions the airline for expanded service across diverse destinations within the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expressing his excitement, Mr. Mfon Udom, Ibom Air&#8217;s CEO, remarked, &#8220;The introduction of the Airbus A220-300 to our fleet signifies a transformative leap for Ibom Air. Our commitment to delivering world-class airline services to our esteemed customers is evident in the strategic investment in this fleet of highly efficient, brand-new aircraft.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Ibom Air continues its growth trajectory, passengers can anticipate a superior travel experience characterized by world-class onboard services, enhanced schedule reliability, and more punctual departures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ibom Air remains dedicated to providing unparalleled air travel experiences as it enters this new phase of expansion and service excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Ibom Air<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ibom Air is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, a sub-national in Nigeria. It aims to set the standard as an Airline of choice for passengers by focusing on schedule reliability, on-time departures, and excellent service.&nbsp; It has a fleet of seven Aircraft: five (5) Bombardier CRJ 900 and two (2) Airbus A320, covering eight (8) destinations. Ibom Air made a firm order of ten (10) Airbus A220s in line with its expansion plan, with the first delivery set for November 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>To explore Ibom Air\u2019s route and other services, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibomair.com\">www.ibomair.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Media inquiries can be directed to <a href=\"mailto:mediarelations@ibomair.com\">mediarelations@ibomair.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>bom Air Welcomes First Airbus A220-300 to Expand Fleet Mirabel, Canada \u2013 November 24th, 2023 Travel isn\u2019t always pretty, it isn\u2019t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that\u2019s okay. The journey changes you. it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness. 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