These are not the best of times for one of Nigeria’s airlines, United Nigeria Airlines as it has experienced yet another bird strike with its Airbus A320-200 aircraft.
The incident occurred on landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), operating Flight UN0515 scheduled for 15:45 hours on Wednesday affecting the nose section of the aircraft.
‘While this marks the sixth bird strike involving our aircraft so far in 2026—an occurrence we find deeply concerning and unacceptable due to its implications for aviation safety and operational stability—the aircraft has, in line with our strict and uncompromising safety standards, been immediately withdrawn from operations to undergo thorough technical inspections and any required maintenance before returning to service. This brings the total number of grounded aircraft to two in less than 24 hours.
“As a result, some flights across our network may experience disruptions or may not operate as scheduled. We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your understanding, as safety remains our top priority. Our team is working diligently to minimize disruptions and provide support to all affected travelers.
“We remain fully committed to ensuring the safety, comfort, and reliability our passengers expect from us.”, the airline said in a statement.
