NCAA will continue to monitor Max Air closely through an enhanced surveillance program to ensure strict compliance with its regulations
Max Air domestic operations Air are scheduled to resume after being suspended for a period of three months due to a slew of safety problems.
After conducting what it referred to as a comprehensive safety and economic audit, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) gave the airline the go-ahead to proceed with its work.
Michael Achimugu, who serves as the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection for the NCAA, validated the airline’s successful completion of stringent inspections in a press statement that was released on Monday.
Achimugu stated, “The safety audit involved a comprehensive re-inspection of Max Air’s organization, procedures, personnel, and aircraft, in line with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023. This audit took place from 26th to 28th February 2025.
As a result of the audit, which demonstrated that the airline is capable of maintaining safe flight operations, the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has now given Max Air permission to resume domestic services, beginning at midnight on March 17, 2025.
“The NCAA will continue to monitor Max Air closely through an enhanced surveillance program to ensure strict compliance with its regulations.”
IREPORT247NEW reported that Max Air aircraft’s tyre rupture during night’s landing, the runway at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport was temporarily closed for inspection and clearance.
Despite the fact that all 53 passengers and staff members were safely evacuated without suffering any injuries, the event caused flight disruptions.
On X account on Wednesday morning, Max Air verified the incident, saying, “As a result, the Kano runway will remain temporarily closed for inspection and clearance, which may lead to delays in flight operations today, Wednesday, 29/01/2024. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as we await further updates on the runway reopening.”