Akwa Ibom to Launch Nigerian State-Owned Airline Nigeria-based Akwa Ibom´s state governor has announced plans to launch Ibom Air, a state-owned airline, the governor said. The governor said Ibom Air would ensure the state remains a destination of choice for foreign investors. Obong Victor Attah International, a state-owned and operated airport, has a category 2 runway with work progressing on second taxi way. Ibom Air service is expected to begin with two aircraft, with a third aircraft expected to be added to the fleet by February 2019.