The federal government has granted United Nigeria Airlines approval to begin international flight operations in six countries, including the United Kingdom.
Hassan Ejibunu, director of air transport management, ministry of aviation and aerospace development, made this known in a letter to the airline in Lagos on Sunday.
Mr Ejibunu said the approval would enable the airline to operate international flights to the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
He said the approval was in line with the subsisting Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and each of the countries.
“I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated Aug. 2, 2023, on the above subject and convey the minister’s approval for the designation of Messrs United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited.
“The airline is to operate international flight operations to the undermentioned…