# Ibom Air fleet expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ibom-air-fleet-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-31T07:51:01.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. Ibom Air, a Nigerian airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, has progressed with its fleet modernization strategy through the acquisition of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. In mid-August 2026, a delegation led by Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno conducted a pre-delivery inspection of the airline’s third Airbus A220-300 at the Airbus production facility in Mirabel, Canada. By late August 2026, the airline officially took delivery of the aircraft, registered as 5N-CDC, at the Airbus final assembly facility. This delivery brings Ibom Air’s total fleet to 10 aircraft, consisting of seven Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CRJ900 regional jets and three Airbus A220-300s. The expansion follows a 2021 order for 10 A220-300 aircraft and is intended to improve operational efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility as the airline expands its network. Governor Umo Eno noted that the airline has safely transported nearly 5 million passengers across more than 65,000 scheduled flights, contributing over N60 billion to the local economy and supporting approximately 753 full-time employees. The fleet expansion supports the carrier's goal of increasing its network from eight to 12 destinations, including new regional routes to Douala, Cameroon; Libreville, Gabon; and Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. ## Claims - Ibom Air has taken delivery of its third Airbus A220-300 aircraft. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The new aircraft is registered as 5N-CDC. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The aircraft was handed over at the Airbus A220 final assembly facility in Mirabel, Canada. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The airline's total fleet now consists of 10 aircraft. (single source) - The fleet includes seven Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CRJ900s and three Airbus A220-300s. (single source) - Ibom Air placed a firm order for 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft during the 2021 Dubai Airshow. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Ibom Air takes delivery of third Airbus A220-300 Ibom Air has received its third Airbus A220-300 in Canada, expanding its fleet to 10 aircraft as it prepares to grow its network to 12 destinations across West Africa. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibom-air-takes-delivery-of-third-airbus-a220-300-1 ### 2026-08-27: Ibom Air takes delivery of third Airbus A220-300 Nigerian airline Ibom Air has received its third Airbus A220-300 in Mirabel, Canada, bringing its total fleet to 10 aircraft as part of a regional expansion and modernization program. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibom-air-takes-delivery-of-third-airbus-a220-300 ### 2026-08-15: Ibom Air inspects third Airbus A220 in Canada Governor Umo Eno inspected Ibom Air’s third Airbus A220-300 in Canada. The aircraft is expected to begin operations by late 2026 to expand capacity and support regional connectivity. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibom-air-inspects-third-airbus-a220-in-canada --- Cite as: Ibom Air fleet expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ibom-air-fleet-expansion