Ibom Air explains why air fares are higher on some routes
Nigeria’s favourite airline, Ibom Air, has explained why air fares on its Uyo routes tend to be higher than fares on other routes. Here’s the airline’s statement: Following recent public…
Category: Aviation
Ibom Air debunks speculations on airport monopoly
By ETIM ETIM Akwa Ibom State-owned airline has debunked speculations that it is in the habit of scaring away other airlines from operating to Uyo. In a statement issued Sunday…
Ibom Air takes delivery of third AIRBUS A220-300
Ibom Air has taken delivery of its third Airbus A220-300 aircraft, further strengthening its modernization and fleet expansion program. The aircraft, registered 5N-CDC, was formally handed over to Ibom Air…
An airport built for what comes next
By George Uriesi There is something quietly satisfying about travelling through an airport that seems to have anticipated your next move. The drop-off feels effortless. Check-in happens without hassle. You…
Gov Eno Meets SAMCO, Airbus Groups in Montreal, Engages on MRO Operations, Ibom Air Fleet Expansion
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the State Government’s determination to ensure the full operation of the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Victor Attah…
BREAKING: Enugu Air aircraft skids off runway at Benin airport
By ETIM ETIM An Enugu Air aircraft flying into Benin experienced a runway excursion after landing today, Thursday, July 23. But thankfully, there were no casualties or injuries. However, passengers…
Victor Attah International Airport commences maiden international flight May 2
Maiden international flight from Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo will commence on Saturday, May 2. It will land at Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana. The maiden international flight, to be…
What’s the big deal about the Akwa Ibom Airport being designated “International”
By Akpandem James On Wednesday December 18, 2025, during an interactive session with journalists at the quarterly meeting of the Akwa Ibom Council of Elders in Uyo, a former governor…
International flights from Akwa Ibom airport
By ETIM ETIM The news that the Akwa Ibom State-owned Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) would commence scheduled international flight operations effective April is pleasant in many ways. It is…
NCAA DG decries rise in aviation fraud, seeks EFCC’s intervention
Comfort Isaac The Director General, DG, of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo has raised the alarm over the rising cases of fraudulent activities in the aviation…
State governments in aviation business
By ETIM ETIM The successful operation of an airline by the Akwa Ibom State government since 2019 has spurred two other states – Cross River and Enugu – to jump…
Rewane: Nigeria Has Too Many Underutilised Airports
Only two airports out of 33 airports are profitable in Nigeria. This was declared by the Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, in his presentation…