Victor EzejaDirector-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Captain Chris Najomo, has given approval for Max Air to resume domestic flight operations.
This followed the successful completion of an economic and safety audit of the airline’s operations.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThis was confirmed in a statement signed by Michael Achimugu Director, of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA.
It would be recalled that the NCAA had ordered a three-month suspension of Max Air operations following an incident at Mallam Aminu Kano International Air Port Kano and a couple of others on its flights. The suspension took effect from 31 January 2025.
Prime Business Africa had reported that Max Air B734 aircraft, flying from Lagos to Kano with 53 passengers and six crew members onboard, crash-landed at the Kano airport on Tuesday 28 January, causing panic about the safety of passengers.
However, no injury was reported as all passengers and crew members disembarked safely, according to a preliminary report by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).
In the statement released on Monday, 17 March, Achimugu said the NCAA conducted a thorough safety and economic audit of the airline during the suspension period.
According to the statement, “The safety audit involved a comprehensive re-inspection of Max Air’s organisation, procedures, personnel, and aircraft, in line with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023.
“This audit took place from 26th to 28th February 2025. Given the results of the audit, which confirm Max Air’s capacity to sustain safe flight operations, the airline will resume domestic flights, effective from midnight on March 17, 2025.”
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Achimugu further stated that the NCAA will continue to monitor Max Air closely through an enhanced surveillance programme to ensure strict compliance with its regulations.
“The Authority remains committed to ensuring that all airlines adhere to the highest safety standards for the continued well-being of the aviation industry,” the statement added.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
