Ibom Air to Begin Intl Flights April 2026

Ibom Air is set to begin international operations in April 2026, as preparations at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, near completion, according to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

Keyamo made the announcement on Wednesday after inspecting airport facilities with Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, alongside agencies involved in international airport operations. He noted that the state is ahead of schedule in readying the airport, praising the standard of facilities and overall preparedness.

“After consulting all agencies involved in an international airport ecosystem—from Customs, Quarantine, Immigration, NDLEA, Police, DSS, to NEMA and other aviation authorities—we found that Akwa Ibom is virtually ahead of schedule, with only minor gaps remaining,” Keyamo said.

He highlighted key infrastructure inspected, including a newly constructed international terminal and a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, essential for international airline operations. “The MRO allows airlines to conduct routine checks before departure and is a standard requirement for any international airport,” he added.

Governor Eno thanked the minister for his commitment to leveraging aviation infrastructure for economic growth and appreciated President Bola Tinubu for approving the airport upgrade and funding its development. He also acknowledged the contributions of past state leaders whose groundwork enabled the current progress.

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