Max Air
1 Sep 2023
A domestic carrier, Max Air, has pledged commitment to safe operation, even if it warrants a temporary shutdown of operations to clear doubts.
19 Jul 2023
In response to recent allegations made against Octavus Petroleum Limited concerning the supply of contaminated aviation fuel to Max Air, the company's General Manager, Mr. Peter Dia, has categorically denied these claims, stating that they are unfounded and ill-intentioned. Mr. Dia, in a statement made available to The Guardian, asserted that Octavus stands by the…
17 Jul 2023
Chairman of United Nigeria Airline, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has appealed to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to be more vigilant with the activities of oil marketers delivering Jet A1 (aviation fuel) to airlines in the country.
13 Jul 2023
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operations of all Boeing B737 aircraft of domestic carrier, Max Air. NCAA suspended Max Air with immediate effect in a letter signed by NCAA Director of Operations, Training and Licensing, Capt. Ibrahim Bello Dambazau, on behalf of NCAA Director General, Capt. Musa Nuhu. This means all…
8 May 2023
It was a chaotic scene at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, yesterday, as Max Air airline had a serious incident on landing, and abruptly cordoned off the busy runway.
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