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FG suspends Max Air for three months over tyre burst incident at Kano airport

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FG suspends Max Air for three months over tyre burst incident at Kano airport

The Federal Government, through The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), says it has suspended the operations of Max Air with effect from midnight, 31st January, 2025.

This comes on the heels of the airline’s incident involving the airline’s aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD, which suffered a tyre burst on landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Tuesday, 28th, January 2025 at about 2251 hours.

Michael Achimugu, Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, NCAA stated that statutorily, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated investigation into the occurrence.

Achimugu said during this 3-month period, the NCAA will conduct a thorough safety and economic audit on Max Air. 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, while the economic audit will critically examine the financial health of the airline to guarantee its capability to sustain safe flight operations.

The resumption of Max Air’s domestic flight operations will be predicated on the satisfactory completion of this audit, he added.

“The NCAA will provide the required support to the NSIB in this regard. It must be stated that the specific cause(s) of this incident can only be established after the NSIB has conducted its investigation.

“It is instructive to note that the NCAA had commenced organisational risk profiles for each scheduled operator, including Max Air, which is nearing its conclusion.

“The NCAA is aware of the inconvenience this action may cause intending passengers of Max Air. However; the safety and well-being of passengers is paramount. Thus, NCAA appeals for patience and understanding while it ensures the protection of passenger rights,” Achimugu added.

This would be the third incident in the space of three months involving a Max Air plane.

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Though the 53 passengers on board were evacuated unhurt, the aircraft was temporarily shut before the runway was reopened by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) by 8:00 am on Wednesday.

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