Max Air has announced its planned resumption of scheduled services barely two month after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended its operations for safety reasons.
Recall that the one of the aircraft belonging to the airline had a tyre burst at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano in January.
In a statement posted on its X handle on Monday, the management of the airline said it would resume flight services on March 21, 2025.
The airline said its resumption was due to a successful operational evaluation it underwent, adding that this strategic pause allowed it to reinforce its commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
“During this period, we worked closely with aviation authorities to ensure that all statutory requirements were met while enhancing our service delivery standards.
“As we return to the skies, passengers can expect improved travel experiences, increased efficiency, and the unwavering hospitality that Max Air is known for. We sincerely appreciate the patience and support of our valued customers during the temporary suspension.”
Recall that the airline has been a carrier of interest due to several incidents involving its aircraft.
On December 5, 2024, an aircraft belonging to Max Air experienced an engine fire incident shortly after takeoff from the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri.
There were about 80 passengers, including the deputy governor of Borno State, Mr Usman Kadafur on board the flight when it made an emergency return to the Maiduguri Airport.
In May 2023, a Max Air flight marked 5N-MBD, carrying 144 passengers and six flight crew on board, lost some tyres during landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The airport was shut down due to the disabled aircraft on the runway, as the aerodrome is a single runway airport.
In July 2023, the NCAA suspended with immediate effect the parts A3 and D43 in the operations specifications of the Boeing B737 aircraft type in the fleet of Max Air Limited.
The Authority’s action was based on several occurrences that involved the Boeing B737 aircraft type listed below: 1) Loss of number 1 Main Landing Gear (MLG) wheel during the serious incident involving Boeing 737-400 aircraft registration marks 5N-MBO which occurred between Take-off at Yola Airport Adamawa State and on landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja Nigeria on 7th May, 2023.
2) Fuel Contamination of the main fuel tanks of aircraft B737-300, Registration Marks; 5N-MHM, leading to the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) shutdown on ground Yola Airport on the 7th of July, 2023.
3) Aborted take-off of Boeing 737-400 aircraft, registration marks 5N-MBD,which occurred at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) due to high Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) indication on the 11th of July,2023, and
4) An air return by aircraft B737-300, Registration Marks; 5N-MHM to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) due to duct overheat indication in the cockpit on the 11th of July, 2023.
