United Nigeria Airlines, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, has received approval from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to operate international flights.

The airline will be able to fly to six countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates.

A letter from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, signed by Director, Air Transport Management, Mr. H.T. Ejiburu, on behalf of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, to the United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited, said the approval was in line with subsisting Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Nigeria and each of the countries.

The letter reads: “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 (Dubai), United Kingdom (London), United States of America (Houston) and Ireland (Dublin).

United Nigeria Airlines, with Prof Obiora Okonkwo OFR as Chairman, started flight operations in 2021 and operate scheduled flights in major Nigerian cities.

The airline is also planning to start regional operations in a few weeks, upon the arrival of its additional aircraft.