Three aircraft operated by United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) have been grounded within 48 hours due to bird strikes. The incidents occurred after a bird strike affected an Embraer 190 aircraft at Benin City Airport, the airline confirmed. Chibuike Uloka, UNA's Public Relations Officer, disclosed the development in a statement released on Friday. He stated that the affected aircraft sustained damage requiring immediate technical assessment. The airline has since withdrawn the planes from service for inspection and repairs. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew across the incidents. Operations on several routes have been disrupted as a result of the grounding. UNA is reviewing its safety protocols at airports prone to bird activity. The airline did not specify the exact dates or times of the strikes beyond stating they occurred within a two-day window.
Chibuike Uloka's disclosure of three grounded UNA planes in two days reveals how frequently bird strikes are disrupting domestic air travel. With flights on Embraer 190s halted due to damage at Benin City Airport, passengers face delays and cancellations without prior warning. This pattern of repeated grounding suggests current airport wildlife management may not be keeping pace with operational demands. Travelers are left bearing the cost of safety oversights they cannot control.
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