Ibom Air is an airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government and based at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. It began commercial flights in 2019 and flies Bombardier CRJ900 jets and Airbus A220s on domestic and regional routes.
This page collects The Trumpet’s latest Ibom Air reporting and updates automatically whenever we publish a new Ibom Air story.
What we cover
- New routes, schedules and fleet changes
- Flight delays, cancellations and passenger complaints
- Fares and ticket pricing
- Safety incidents and regulatory actions by the NCAA
- Company announcements and leadership news
Latest Ibom Air news
Akwa Ibom Governor Commits To Operation Of Maintenance Facility At Victor Attah Airport, Expansion Of Ibom Air
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the full operation of the aircraft maintenance, repair…
Ibom Air To Expand Fleet, As Akwa Ibom Acquires Airbus A220-300
The Akwa Ibom State government has announced plans to expand the fleet of its state-owned airline, Ibom Air, with the…
NCAA suspends services to Air Peace, Ibom Air, 9 other Airlines over debts
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered the suspension of regulatory and administrative services to 11 domestic airlines over unpaid…
Ibom Air to launch first international flight from Uyo to Accra on May 2
The Akwa Ibom State government has announced that its airline, Ibom Air, will begin international operations with a maiden flight…
Ibom Air, Akwa United FC sign N200m endorsement deal
Akwa Ibom State owned airline, Ibom Air has signed a N200 million partnership deal with the state based football club,…
Comfort Emmanson breaks silence on Ibom Air saga after Court Victory
Comfort Emmanson has finally spoken out after her arrest and release from the infamous Ibom Air incident, sharing her experience…
Lagos Magistrate Court dismisses charges against Ibom Air female passenger
A Magistrate Court in Ikeja, Lagos State has released Comfort Emmanson, the female passenger who was accused of misbehaving and…
Bovi calls for release of Ibom Air female passenger, condemns privacy breach
Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma, has weighed in on the viral Ibom Air incident involving female passenger, Comfort Emmanson,…
Ibom Air bans passenger for life after shocking mid-flight assault on crew
Ibom Air has slammed a lifetime flight ban on a passenger, identified as Comfort Emmanson, after a disturbing incident aboard…
Ibom Air passenger assaults flight attendant at Lagos Airport, sparks outrage online
A shocking incident on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos has ignited nationwide debate after a female passenger…
Ibom Air resumes flight operations to Enugu Airport
The management of Ibom Air has announced the resumption of flight operations to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. It…
Ibom Air gets two new bombardier Aircrafts to boost fleet operations
Akwa Ibom owned Airline, Ibom Air has taken delivery of two new bombardier CRJ 900 Next-Gen Aircrafts to boost both…
Latest Nigerian aviation news
Defence Minister Musa, NCAA DG Najomo Push Stronger Institutions at Abuja Nation Builders Conference
Defence Minister General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.) has called for stronger institutions, responsible citizenship and closer cooperation between government and…
Lagos-Kano Air Peace Flight Returns to Lagos After Turbulence, Bad Weather
An Air Peace flight from Lagos to Kano reportedly returned to Lagos after bad weather disrupted its journey, with passengers…
ACI Africa 2026 Ends in Abuja, Sets Agenda for Next-Generation African Airports
The ACI Africa 2026 Annual General Assembly, Regional Conference and Exhibition concluded in Abuja on September 25 after a week…
Air Peace Offers Lawyer 25% Discount Over Delayed Lagos-Enugu Flight
Air Peace has offered lawyer and human rights activist, Inibehe Effiong a 25 percent discount on a one-way ticket on…
Nigeria Becomes Africa’s Fourth-Largest Aviation Market — FAAN
Nigeria recorded more than 18.8 million domestic and international air passengers in 2025, becoming the fourth-largest aviation market in Africa,…
Domestic Airlines Delayed Over 4,000 Flights, Cancelled 36 Others in August
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that domestic airlines delayed 4,765 flights and cancelled 36 others in August…
