NCAA suspends Max Air operations for three months

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…To Conduct Comprehensive Safety Audit As NSIB Commences Investigation

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a three-month suspension of Max Air operations with effect from midnight, 31st January 2025, to allow for an internal appraisal of its operations by its management.The suspension is a result of the incident involving Max Air B734 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD on landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Tuesday, 28th, January 2025 at about 2251 hours.

Announcing the suspension on Wednesday in a statement, the Director, of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs of NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu explained that during these 3 months, the NCAA will conduct a thorough safety and economic audit on Max Air.

He said the safety audit will entail a re-inspection of Max Air’s organization, procedures, personnel, and aircraft as specified by Part 1.3.3.3(b) of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations.

Statutorily, he said the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated an investigation into the occurrence, assuring that the NCAA will assist the NSIB in its investigation.

*However, as a result of this incident, Max Air is suspending its domestic flight operations for a period of three. During these 3 months, the NCAA will conduct a thorough safety and economic audit on Max Air…