Nigeria’s United Nigeria Airlines Grounded by Repeated Bird Strikes. Lagos, Nigeria — 2026-02-16 Lead Paragraph Two Airbus aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines were grounded in Nigeria following a series of bird strikes within a 24-hour period, according to reports from the airline’s operations department. Body.
The incidents, which have caused significant disruptions to United Nigeria Airlines’flight schedules, are being reviewed by the airline’s safety team.
The first Airbus was grounded after colliding with a flock of birds during takeoff from Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
The second Airbus experienced a similar situation while landing in Abuja.
According to local reports, the airline has taken immediate action to assess the damage to the aircraft and ensure the safety of its passengers. United Nigeria Airlines has also notified the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) about the incidents.
The NCAA has expressed concern over the frequency of bird strikes in the region and is working closely with the airline to investigate the causes and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.
The authority has not yet commented on whether these incidents will lead to any regulatory action. Regional officials confirmed that the incidents are not isolated and that bird strikes are a common challenge for airlines operating in the area. They added that efforts are ongoing to mitigate the risk by implementing measures such as using radar systems to detect bird flocks and conducting runway deicing to deter birds.
Passengers affected by the grounded flights have been offered alternative travel options by United Nigeria Airlines, which has apologized for the inconvenience caused. Ending.
The outcome of the ongoing investigation by the airline and the NCAA is expected to provide further insights into the causes of the recent bird strikes and potential preventive measures.
Further details are expected to be released in the coming days.
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Source: Africa.
