Max Air is a Nigerian

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retrieved 8 February 2017 Established in 2008 by Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, the company's head office is located in

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with its base at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.

History

Max Air is one of Nigeria's airlines, operating a domestic, regional and international flight network. The airline was established in 2006 as ''Mangal Airlines'' and rebranded Max Air in 2008 operating its first commercial flight to

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from Kano. The airline began its operations with two

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aircraft for its

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and

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operation services. In June 2018, Max Air began domestic operations to

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and

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from the airline's main hub, Kano. On November 1, 2018, Max Air announced two new routes to its domestic operations which include

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and Yola as part of its expansion drive. On November 5, Maiduguri route was launched by the airline, making it the 6th domestic destination to its operational routes. On July 11, 2019, Max Air became the first Nigerian airline to have an in-flight magazine on its domestic routes. In 2023, an audit exposed severe safety violations by Max Airline, leading to a Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspension. Over 28 critical safety issues were identified within the airline's fleet, including altered records submission and neglect of necessary replacements. Discrepancies in landing gear airworthiness and maintenance personnel certification were evident.The audit highlighted deficient safety directives management and unauthorized personnel performing crucial tasks.

Destinations

As of August 2019, Max Air is operating in seven domestic and 2 international scheduled destinations in states across Nigeria and the Middle East:

Fleet

As of June 2024, the Max Air fleet consists of the following aircraft:

Former fleet

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Accidents and incidents

* On May 7, 2023, a 737-400 experienced a landing incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in

due to a tire burst. While concluding its Yola to Abuja journey, the aircraft, registered as 5N-MBD, safely evacuated all 143 passengers and an infant with no injuries, although the aircraft was destroyed. Swift response from emergency services ensured passenger safety and comfort, prompting subsequent flight cancellations at the Abuja airport. Investigations into the tire burst's cause were initiated by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).

References

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