United Nigeria Airlines has welcomed its newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, bearing registration numbers 5N-CFC and 5N-CFB.
The aircraft are named in honour of two disting isuished figures: His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe (Obi of Onitsha), a revered traditional ruler and custodian of cultural heritage, and the late Professor Chinua Achebe, Africa’s literary giant whose works reshaped global narratives. The dual dedication positions them as flying symbols of legacy, culture, and national pride.
The aircraft arrived at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MM2), Lagos, on June 13, 2026, and will be formally unveiled on Thursday, June 18th in a ceremony that would be attended by the Obi of Onitsha, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and other key stakeholders.
The Boeing 737-800, globally recognised for efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort, will strengthen United Nigeria operational capacity and route network.
United Nigeria Airlines, owned by business mogul, Professor Obiora Okonkwo commenced commercial operations in February 2021.
Today the airline boasts of over 10 aircraft,with 11 additional aircraft currently being phased into operations, bringing the projected fleet to 21 and serves 16 cities across Nigeria, in addition to regional flights to Accra, Ghana.
Some of its active routes include Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Asaba, Warri, Yenagoa, Katsina, and Anambra.
The airline is scaling up for regional, continental, and long-haul intercontinental flights. Some of the planned routes include Johannesburg (South Africa), Dakar (Senegal), Jeddah and Dubai (Gulf states), Rome, London, and Lagos to New York.
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