United Nigeria Airlines grounds planes after multiple bird strikes
United Nigeria Airlines has experienced a series of bird strikes affecting its Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline reported that two planes have been temporarily withdrawn from service for safety inspections. United Nigeria Airlines assured passengers that safety remains its top priority and apologised for the disruptions. The incidents have led to flight delays and cancellations across the airline’s network.
What we know
- United Nigeria Airlines reported its fourth bird strike since January 2026.
- The latest incident happened on Sunday, 15 February 2026, during take-off of Flight UN0519 from Abuja to Lagos.
- Another bird strike occurred on Saturday, 14 February, on Flight UN0523 from Asaba to Lagos.
- An earlier bird strike was reported on 12 February in Port Harcourt, Flight UN0514/614, after landing from Lagos.
- Two Airbus A320 aircraft have been grounded for comprehensive safety checks, causing flight disruptions.
