Nigeria: Bird Strikes Hit United Nigeria Airlines Again, Two Aircraft Grounded in 24 Hours

Nigeria: Bird Strikes Hit United Nigeria Airlines Again, Two Aircraft Grounded in 24 Hours

Back-to-back incidents within two days have intensified concerns over recurring bird strike risks and airport wildlife control.

Flights disrupted as United Nigeria withdraws three aircraft over bird strikes

United Nigeria Airlines says it has withdrawn one of its aircraft from operations after it suffered a bird strike during take-off.   In a statement on Friday, the airline said the incident occurred during the take-off of flight UN0561 from Benin City to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday.   United Nigeria said the bird strike damaged the nose landing gear door linkage of the Embraer 190 aircraft.   “This latest occurrenc…

United Nigeria Airlines Records Another Bird Strike

United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed another bird strike involving one of its Embraer 190 aircraft, worsening a series of similar incidents that have disrupted its operations in recent days. The latest incident occurred during the takeoff of Flight UN0561 from Benin City Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, scheduled for 16:20 on Thursday, April […] The post United Nigeria Airlines Records Another Bird Strike appeared first o…

United Nigeria Airlines hit by third bird strike in 48 hours - NewsTmes.com.ng

United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed a third bird strike involving its aircraft within 48 hours. This raised fresh concerns over aviation safety and operational disruptions. The latest incident affected the airline’s Embraer 190 aircraft during take-off from Benin City Airport on a scheduled flight to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement issued … The post United Nigeria Airlines hit by third bird strike in 48 hours ap…

United Nigeria Airlines Grounds 3 Aircraft After Bird Strikes in 48 Hours

United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has temporarily withdrawn three aircraft from operation following a series of bird strike incidents recorded within a 48-hour period. The airline confirmed the development in a statement issued in Awka by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Chibuike Uloka, describing the situation as a growing safety concern. According to the airline, the […] The post United Nigeria Airlines Grounds 3 Aircraft After Bird Strikes in 48 …

United Nigeria Airlines Records Third Bird Strike in 48 Hours, Grounds Aircraft - Media Talk Africa

United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed its third bird strike incident in just 48 hours, prompting the immediate grounding of three […]Read more at Media Talk Africa