United Nigeria admitted as full member of African Airlines’ group

United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a Full Member of the African Airlines Asso-ciation (AFRAA), a development which strengthens the continental body’s presence in one of Africa’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets. United Nigeria Airlines commenced its commercial operations in February, 2021 with a mission to enhance domestic connectivity across Nigeria and advance regional […]

United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a Full Member of the African Airlines Asso-ciation (AFRAA), a development which strengthens the continental body’s presence in one of Africa’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets.
United Nigeria Airlines commenced its commercial operations in February, 2021 with a mission to enhance domestic connectivity across Nigeria and advance regional integra-tion within West Africa, the airline said in a statement.
Operating a diverse modern fleet of Boeing 737-800NG, Embraer 145, A-320, Embraer 190 and CRJ 900 jets, United Nigeria Airlines currently serves 14 domestic routes which includes Abuja, Anambra, Asaba, Benin, Ekiti, Enugu, Ilorin, Kano, Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Sokoto, Warri and Yenagoa with plans to open four new ones this year.
United Nigeria Airlines also flies to Accra, Ghana’s capital and has been designated by the Nigerian government to fly to the USA, Canada, UAE, UK, Italy, Turkey and other re-gional and continental routes with more destinations expected.
It recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Guinea-Bissau to establish a national carrier and has achieved the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. It is also a member of the IATA Clearing House, demonstrating its commitment to global safety and operational standards. It plans to establish its own Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), a milestone that would further strengthen Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem and reduce dependence on costly offshore maintenance services.
AFRAA Secretary General, Mr. Abderahmane Berthé, said, “We are truly excited to wel-come United Nigeria Airlines into the AFRAA fraternity. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and one of its most dynamic aviation markets, and United Nigeria Airlines exem-plifies the resilient, forward-looking spirit of the African airline industry. At AFRAA, Unit-ed Nigeria Airlines will now have access to our full suite of advocacy, joint projects, commercial intelligence, capacity building, and networking resources. We will work to elevate their growth and advance the cause of truly unified African skies.”
The executive chairman of United Nigeria Airline, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo said: “Joining AFRAA as a full member is a defining moment for United Nigeria Airlines and for Nigerian aviation as a whole. Our vision has always been to unite Nigerians and connect them more closely to the rest of the continent. AFRAA membership gives us a stronger plat-form to advance that vision, collaborate with our fellow African carriers, and contribute meaningfully to the realisation of the Single African Air Transport Market. We look for-ward to working with AFRAA and its members to build a more integrated and competitive African aviation industry.”
As a Full Member, United Nigeria Airlines joins a network of over 40 member airlines across the continent. The airline joins a membership that collectively represents more than 85% of total international traffic carried by African airlines.