The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given Max Air the green light to resume its domestic operations after a “thorough safety and economic audit” by the regulating agency.
A press statement on Monday by NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed that the airline has received the approval after a rigorous, successful inspections.
The statement reads, “Following the successful completion of an economic and safety audit, the Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved for Max Air to resume its domestic flight operations.”
Recalling the event that led to the suspension, Achimugu explained that Max Air “voluntarily suspended its domestic operations for 90 days after a series of incidents on its flights.” The decision, which took effect from midnight on January 31, 2025, was reportedly welcomed by NCAA as part of broader efforts to ensure air safety in Nigeria.
During the three-month suspension period, NCAA launched an extensive investigation into Max Air’s operations, focusing on both technical and financial stability.
“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. This audit took place from 26th to 28th February 2025,” Achimugu revealed.
With the audit confirming the airline’s “capacity to sustain safe flight operations,” NCAA has now authorized Max Air to resume domestic services, effective from midnight on March 17, 2025 while the agency made it clear that the airline will remain under tight scrutiny.
Achimugu said, “The NCAA will continue to monitor Max Air closely through an enhanced surveillance program to ensure strict compliance with its regulations,” reaffirming NCAA’s commitment to ensuring that all airlines “adhere to the highest safety standards for the continued well-being of the aviation industry.”