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First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 9:47pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
I was fortunate to be amongst the first passengers that flew in the first Commercial flight to Akwa Ibom Airport via Arik Air. This was on the 26th of November, 2009. Here are some pictures. |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 9:50pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
The aircraft at the tarmac after landing at the airport.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 9:52pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
The aircraft still on ground at Akwa Ibom State Airport
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 9:54pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Passengers Boarding Arik Aircraft at Abuja International Airport.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 9:56pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Oboma1: This was actually when the aircraft had landed at Akwa-Ibom state airport. People were so excited, as it provided short cut, instead of going through Portharcourt or Calabar. You can see people snapping pictures. It was a rare privilege! |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:03pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
People still trying to disembark at Akwa Ibom Airport
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:05pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
People still waiting for the aircraft's door to be opened
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by pamaram(f): 10:06pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
how long was the flight? |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by redsun(m): 10:09pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
I will rather walk than fly in nigeria with the appalling air safety,records,flying is like a suicide bid in nigeria.A country that can't understand and maintain common horse transport,how can she handle the highly sensitive air transport?You guys think this whole shit is joke,we are on the road to doom,we are not evolving,we are backsliding. By now we should be building aircrafts but common bicycles,we don't the concept yet. |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:09pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
pamaram: It was actually 50 minutes, and we paid N18,500 (perhaps inaugural fare). I saw it to be expensive though. |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:10pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Some onlookers that came to welcome the aircraft.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:12pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
The FAAN staff that was sent from Lagos to co-ordinate FAAN activites. He headed the team.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:14pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
A team of other security personnel.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:15pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Some other officials at the scene.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:18pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Oboma1: In actual fact, the white man was the leader of Arik Air team to that airport. He came with the aircraft. In the picture also, are some media men trying to gather information. |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:20pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Some pictorial documentation of the epic event
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:21pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Another shot
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:23pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
This is inside the building.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:25pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
This is the arrival hall. People are waiting for the baggages. |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:25pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
This is another view
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:27pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Oboma1: Another view of the arrival hall. |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:29pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
After collecting one's baggage
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:32pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Oboma1: The vehicles outside are the ones of the governor's, who also came to witness the epic event. I know the airport project is another avenue to embezzle money. The $3.1m saga is still lingering in ears. |
Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:34pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Arik staff waiting to check baggages leaving the building.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:38pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Arik staff tearing off my baggage tag, and giving me the other slip.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:40pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Baggages being displayed at the floor. There is no conveyor belt.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:41pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Another view.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:49pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Outer part of the airport building.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:52pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Another view of the building.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:53pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Another side view of the arrival hall
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:56pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
A section of the Departure Hall.
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Re: First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) by Oboma1(m): 10:58pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Another view of the Departure Hall.
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