NCAA Approves Resumption of Max Air Domestic Operations After Successful Audit

Kasim Sumaina in Abuja

The Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Ona Najomo, has approved for Max Air to resume its domestic flight operations, after the successful completion of an economic and safety audit.

Max Air voluntarily suspended its domestic operations for 90 days after a series of incidents on its flights.

This decision, effective from midnight on January 31, 2025, was welcomed by the NCAA.

During the suspension period, the NCAA conducted a thorough safety and economic audit of the airline.

The safety audit involved a comprehensive re-inspection of Max Air’s organisation, procedures, personnel, and aircraft, in line with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023. 

This audit took place from 26th to 28th February 2025.

A statement on Monday by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, read in part: “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 statement further said the NCAA would continue to monitor Max Air closely through an enhanced surveillance programme to ensure strict compliance with its regulations.

“The Authority remains committed to ensuring that all airlines adhere to the highest safety standards for the continued well-being of the aviation industry,” the statement stated.