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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cleared Max Air to resume domestic flights from midnight on March 17, 2025, after completing a comprehensive economic and safety audit.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Max Air's domestic flight operations for three months following a Boeing 737 incident at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on January 28, 2025.
A Max Air Boeing 737 suffered a nose wheel landing gear collapse and a rear tire burst while landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Tuesday night, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed.
Max Air's flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, experienced a significant malfunction during its takeoff roll on Sunday evening, July 21, 2024 at Yola Airport.
NCAA said it would investigate aviation fuel suppliers in the country’s aviation industry to determine the source of fuel contamination in Max Air aircraft Boeing 737-300.
Last week was particularly good for the Nigerian tech sector, following positive news of fundraising and investment.
NSIB released a preliminary report on Thursday, accusing Max Air of overwriting the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) in the serious incident that took place at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja on May 7, 2023.
They added Tyre burst incident does not, and will never detract from Max Air’s well known safety standards.
The decision was further to numerous calls from the highest echelons in government with promises to urgently intervene in the crises being faced by airlines.
The commission does not trivialise the disruption and potential challenge to the business continuity.
Airline Operators of Nigeria have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, May 9, 2020 due to the high cost of aviation fuel.
NCAA's act says an airline reserves the right to deny boarding/disembarking a passenger for unruly behaviours.