United Nigeria Airlines on Saturday, June 13, 2026, took delivery of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft named in honour of His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe (Obi of Onitsha), with registration number 5N-CFC and Nigeria’s literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe registration number 5N-CFB, respectively.
The aircraft arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MM2) in Lagos are scheduled for formal unveiling on June 18, according to a statement by the airline.
The event is expected to attract key stakeholders in the aviation sector, including the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, the Obi of Onitsha, and other dignitaries.
The Boeing 737-800 is widely recognised for its operational efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort. United Nigeria Airlines said the addition of the aircraft would boost its operational capacity, improve service reliability and support the expansion of its route network.
The latest acquisition has grown United Nigeria’s fleet to a total of 21 aircraft.
