As a Nigerian, imagine flying in your country airline to different parts of the world. It feels good right? This good feeling is what the Nigerian government wants to bring to you if its plans pull through.
You see, Nigeria is about to join countries that boast of owing airlines that can fly to some first world countries like US, UK and others.
Nigeria Airlines
United Nigeria Airlines has been given permission to run international flights. These flights will go to the United States and the United Kingdom.
Also in the list are the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates.
A statement by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development announced this development.
The approval was in accordance with the ongoing Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Nigeria and each of the countries.
The Director of Air Transport Management, H.T. Ejiburu, signed the letter dated September 8, 2023.
Alao, he signed on behalf of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
The document was addressed to the United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited.
Letter Of Approval
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.
“The under mentioned countries and cities includes Netherlands (Amsterdam), Italy (Rome), United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Dubai), United Kingdom (London), United States of America (USA) (Houston) and Ireland (Dublin).
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“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”.
Also, the United Nigeria Airlines had earlier obtained approval for regional flights. Based on that approval, the Nigerian carrier is finalising arrangements to commence regional operations.
This will begin in a couple of weeks upon the arrival of their additional aircraft in the middle of October.
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