The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has suspended Max Air’s operations for three months following a tyre burst incident at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on January 28, 2025.
Key Details:
- Incident Overview: A Max Air aircraft (5N-MBD) suffered a tyre burst while landing in Kano at 10:51 PM. All 53 passengers onboard were safely evacuated.
- NCAA’s Decision: The suspension takes effect from midnight, January 31, 2025.
- Safety & Economic Audit: During this period, the NCAA will conduct a comprehensive review of Max Air’s operational procedures, personnel, aircraft, and financial health to determine its ability to maintain safe flight operations.
- Investigation Underway: The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is leading the inquiry into the cause of the incident, with support from the NCAA.
- Passenger Advisory: While acknowledging the inconvenience to travelers, the NCAA emphasized that safety remains its top priority.
This marks the third safety-related incident involving Max Air in the past three months. The airline’s future operations will depend on the outcome of the safety and financial audit.