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United Nigeria Inks Deal for Six Ex-Southwest 737-800s, Options Lift Total to Ten

Deliveries begin in early 2026 with Boeing and Southwest providing entry-into-service support.

Overview

  • United Nigeria signed the sale and purchase agreement on September 3 at Southwest’s Dallas headquarters, with SkyWorks brokering the transaction.
  • Six 737-800s will deliver in two phases, with two in February 2026 and four by end-June 2026, while broader fleet integration stretches into early 2027.
  • The jets will be configured for 189 seats in a single-class layout, with three to be owned by the airline and three financed.
  • Boeing and Southwest will assist with training and maintenance to facilitate a smooth introduction of the type.
  • The carrier says the additional capacity will support new domestic, regional and future international routes and increase passenger and cargo lift compared with its current ERJ-145-led fleet.