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PRESS RELEASE ON MAX AIR LTD.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) refers to the incident involving Max Air B734 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD, on landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Tuesday, 28th, January 2025 at about 2251 hours.

Statutorily, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated investigation into the occurrence. 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 organizational risk profiles for each scheduled operator, including Max Air, which is nearing its conclusion.

However, as a result of this incident, Max Air is suspending its domestic flight operations for a period of three months with effect from midnight, 31st January, 2025, to allow for an internal appraisal of its operations by its management.

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.

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 right.

Signed:
Mr. Michael Achimugu
Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, NCAA

zebszebs:
Na today?

Is this the first time of Max air having a technical mishap and being suspended?

This 3-month suspension will only last till next week.

You want to suspend Alhaji Mangals airline?

A man Yar'adua had to beg to stop smuggling and become a legit businessman?

A man Buhari fears?

Keyamo will learn the hard way.

zebszebs:
Na today?

Is this the first time of Max air having a technical mishap and being suspended?

This 3-month suspension will only last till next week.

You want to suspend Alhaji Mangals airline?

A man Yar'adua had to beg to stop smuggling and become a legit businessman?

A man Buhari fears?

Keyamo will learn the hard way.

fergie001:
PREVIOUS THREAD:
https://www.nairaland.com/8329395/max-air-plane-crash-lands-kano#133918565

themosthigh:
This is the problem with the Nigerian government. A NIGERIAN airline had a problem and what you do is immediately suspend operations, while United Airlines had a problem last week, and because it's American, they left it to continue operating. Is that the way to do things? Why stop all their planes from operating for 3 months because of a single non-fatal accident?

Will they do the same thing if the airline was owned by their tribesman? Has air peace been suspended during any of their various mishaps?

Even in the USA, Delta and United had issues earlier this month, yet the government did not disrupt business by banning them. They will end up destroying the Nigerian airline industry like they have destroyed everything else.

Thewrath:
Was it negligence on the side of max air to warrant suspension? So govt needs a whole 3 months to investigate a blown tyre!

sonsomegrigbo:
Beware of anything coming from the DOT IN THE CIRCLE...

fergie001:
PREVIOUS THREAD:
https://www.nairaland.com/8329395/max-air-plane-crash-lands-kano#133918565

Bola4boy:
government is being proactive but your tiny brain can't understand. If plane crash occurs now, you will be the first to start wailing and blaming Nigerian gov.

themosthigh:
This is the problem with the Nigerian government. A NIGERIAN airline had a problem and what you do is immediately suspend operations, while United Airlines had a problem last week, and because it's American, they left it to continue operating. Is that the way to do things? Why stop all their planes from operating for 3 months because of a single non-fatal accident? Wetin concern tire blowing with 3 months suspension for an airline with 10 Planes ?

Will they do the same thing if the airline was owned by their tribesman? Has air peace been suspended during any of their various mishaps?

Even in the USA, Delta and United had issues earlier this month, yet the government did not disrupt business by banning them. They will end up destroying the Nigerian airline industry like they have destroyed everything else.

Thewrath:
Proactive after tyre has blown out already? You need to go and read up the meaning of “proactive”

This is a reactive govt!

zebszebs:
Na today?

Is this the first time of Max air having a technical mishap and being suspended?

This 3-month suspension will only last till next week.

You want to suspend Alhaji Mangals airline?

A man Yar'adua had to beg to stop smuggling and become a legit businessman?

A man Buhari fears?

Keyamo will learn the hard way.

themosthigh:
This is the problem with the Nigerian government. A NIGERIAN airline had a problem and what you do is immediately suspend operations, while United Airlines had a problem last week, and because it's American, they left it to continue operating. Is that the way to do things? Why stop all their planes from operating for 3 months because of a single non-fatal accident? Wetin concern tire blowing with 3 months suspension for an airline with 10 Planes ?

Will they do the same thing if the airline was owned by their tribesman? Has air peace been suspended during any of their various mishaps?

Even in the USA, Delta and United had issues earlier this month, yet the government did not disrupt business by banning them. They will end up destroying the Nigerian airline industry like they have destroyed everything else.

Bola4boy:
nothing can never satisfy some set of people. If government no take action you wail, if they take action you wail more. A recurring incidence as such needs to be investigated. Na Air plane no be God is good motor.

zebszebs:
Na today?

Is this the first time of Max air having a technical mishap and being suspended?

This 3-month suspension will only last till next week.

You want to suspend Alhaji Mangals airline?

A man Yar'adua had to beg to stop smuggling and become a legit businessman?

A man Buhari fears?

Keyamo will learn the hard way.

themosthigh:
This is the problem with the Nigerian government. A NIGERIAN airline had a problem and what you do is immediately suspend operations, while United Airlines had a problem last week, and because it's American, they left it to continue operating. Is that the way to do things? Why stop all their planes from operating for 3 months because of a single non-fatal accident? Wetin concern tire blowing with 3 months suspension for an airline with 10 Planes ?

Will they do the same thing if the airline was owned by their tribesman? Has air peace been suspended during any of their various mishaps?

Even in the USA, Delta and United had issues earlier this month, yet the government did not disrupt business by banning them. They will end up destroying the Nigerian airline industry like they have destroyed everything else.

Bola4boy:
government is being proactive but your tiny brain can't understand. If plane crash occurs now, you will be the first to start wailing and blaming Nigerian gov.

Bola4boy:
proactive in order to avert a bigger aviation disaster. Na you no understand my message.