Max Air given green light to resume domestic flights

Max Air, a Nigerian airline, has resumed its domestic flight operations following a two-month suspension prompted by safety concerns. The suspension began on January 31, 2025, after a series of incidents involving its aircraft, including a nose wheel landing gear collapse and a rear tyre burst during a landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

During the suspension, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) conducted comprehensive safety and economic audits of Max Air’s operations. The safety audit, held from February 26 to 28, 2025, involved a thorough re-inspection of the airline’s organization, procedures, personnel, and aircraft, in line with Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations . The economic audit assessed the airline’s financial health to ensure its capability to sustain safe flight operations.

Upon completion of these audits, the NCAA confirmed Max Air’s readiness to resume operations. The airline was cleared to restart domestic flights effective from midnight on March 17, 2025 . Max Air announced its resumption of services, stating that the operational pause allowed it to reinforce its commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence .

The NCAA emphasized its ongoing commitment to ensuring that all airlines adhere to the highest safety standards and will continue to monitor Max Air through an enhanced surveillance program to ensure strict compliance with regulations. Max Air’s resumption of domestic flights marks a positive development for Nigerian aviation, reflecting the industry’s dedication to safety and regulatory compliance