Abuja, Sept. 10, 2023 – The United Nigeria Airlines has received approval to operate international flights to the USA, UK, UAE, Netherlands, Italy and Ireland.
The airliner is a private operator in Nigeria. It received its Air Operators Certificate, in 2021.
The approval is in line with the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Nigeria and each of the countries.
The approval letter from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, dated September 8, 2023, was signed by Director, Air Transport Management, H.T. Ejiburu
“I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 2nd August 2023 on the above subject and convey the Honourable Minister’s approval for the designation of Messrs United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited to operate international flight operations to the undermentioned countries and cities: Netherlands (Amsterdam), Italy (Rome), United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Dubai), United Kingdom (London), United States of America (USA) (Houston) and Ireland (Dublin).
“The designation of Messrs United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited is in line with the subsisting Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the governments of the six mentioned countries.
“Consequently, the airline is hereby advised to liaise with the Civil Aviation Authorities of the aforementioned countries for documentation prior to commencement of scheduled flight operations. However, you are obliged to comply with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulation (Nig. CARs (2023) Part 18.5.1.1 A-C by taking further steps to liaise with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in fulfilling the requirements if necessary.
“Kindly note that the approval has been communicated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its further necessary actions.” (GBN)
