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United Nigeria Airlines records fifth bird strike since January

United Nigeria Airlines has recorded another bird strike, bringing the total number of such incidents involving its aircraft to five since January. The latest incident involved a CRJ-900 aircraft during the landing of Flight UN0579 from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Tuesday. The airline’s public relations officer, Chibuike […]

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United Nigeria airlines suspends staff over alleged passenger maltreatment

United Nigeria Airlines has suspended a staff member following allegations of maltreatment involving a passenger with reduced mobility, Ms. Doris Akonanya, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement on Wednesday, the airline’s Public Relations Officer, Chibuike Uloka, said the staff member would remain suspended pending the outcome of a full investigation. The airline […]

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United Nigeria Airlines to list on stock market in five years

United Nigeria Airlines plans to list on the Nigerian Exchange within three to five years, aligning with its medium-term growth strategy, the airline said. Executive Chairman Obiorah Okonkwo made the announcement on Thursday during the carrier’s fifth-anniversary global press conference. “It is our midterm plan. Trust us, within the next three years, five years, we […]

NCAA suspends United Nigeria Airlines' wet-leased aircraft
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United Nigeria Airlines moves to boost operations with new Boeing jets

United Nigeria Airlines has entered into an aircraft acquisition agreement with United States-based Southwest Airlines for six Boeing 737-800 aircraft, marking a major step in its fleet expansion. The deal was unveiled at a formal signing ceremony at Southwest Airlines’ corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and is aimed at strengthening United Nigeria Airlines’ capacity for […]

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Why flights are not coming to Bayelsa airport – Govt

The Bayelsa State Government has said its airport is not operational because the airlines flying its route have sent their planes for a D-Check. The state stated that the airport will be open to normal flight operations before the end of the month. According to the state, the absence of flights at the Bayelsa International […]