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The federal government has approved four to five international routes for United Nigeria Airlines, including New York, Canada, and Dubai Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said the move is aimed at helping Nigerian airlines capture a larger share of international passenger traffic The government also highlighted plans to support local airlines through a new aircraft leasing company approved by President Bola Tinubu
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Nigeria’s aviation sector is set for a major expansion as the Federal Government has approved several international routes for United Nigeria Airlines, including services to New York, Canada, and Dubai.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft in Lagos.
Nigerian Airline Set to Challenge Foreign Carriers After Landing New York, Canada RightsSource: UGC
Speaking at the event,
