Max Air has been cleared to resume domestic flights after it voluntarily suspended operations for 90 days as a result of series of incidents on its flights.
The Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo granted the approval following the successful completion of economic and safety audit of the airline.
NCAA said in a statement on Monday by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, that during the suspension period, the Authority conducted a thorough safety and economic audit of the airline.
NCAA said the safety audit involved a comprehensive re-inspection of Max Air’s organization, procedures, personnel, and aircraft, in line with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023.
Adding that the audit took place from 26th to 28th February 2025.
It said “Given the results of the audit, which confirm Max Air’s capacity to sustain safe flight operations, the airline will resume domestic flights, effective from midnight on March 17, 2025.
“The NCAA will continue to monitor Max Air closely through an enhanced surveillance programme to ensure strict compliance with its regulations”.
The Authority stated that it remains committed to ensuring that all airlines adhere to the highest safety standards for the continued well-being of the aviation industry.
