Max Air

Max Air is a domestic[2] and international airline based in Nigeria,[1] the country's longest-serving international airline. Established in 2008 by business mogul Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, the company's head office is located in Kano State with its base at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.

Not to be confused with pirbuterol.
Not to be confused with Mas Air.
For the Swedish airline, see Maxair (airline).
Max Air
IATA ICAO Callsign
VM[1] NGL[1] MAXAIR NIGERIA
Founded2008 (2008)
HubsMallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Focus citiesKano, Abuja, Lagos, Jeddah
Fleet size7
Destinations12
HeadquartersKano, Nigeria
Key people
Websitemaxair.com.ng

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 an rebranded Max Air in 2008[3] operating its first commercial flight to King Abdulaziz International Airport from Kano. The airline began its operations with two Boeing 747-400 aircraft for its Umrah and Hajj operation services. In June 2018, Max Air began domestic operations to three destinations which include Abuja, Lagos from the airline's main hub (Kano).[4] On November 1, 2018, Max Air announces two new routes to its domestic operations which include Port Harcourt 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.

Destinations

Max Air is being operating in seven domestic and 2 international scheduled destinations in states across Nigeria and the Middle East (as of August 2019).

Hub
Future
Terminated route
Suspended route
City Country IATA ICAO Airport Refs
Abuja NigeriaABVDNAANnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Bauchi NigeriaBCUDNBCBauchi State Airport
Benin City NigeriaBNIDNBEBenin Airport
Jeddah Saudi ArabiaJEDOEJNKing Abdulaziz International Airport
Kano NigeriaKANDNKNMallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Katsina NigeriaDKADNKTUmaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
Lagos NigeriaLOSDNMMMurtala Muhammed International Airport
Madinah Saudi ArabiaMEDOEMAPrince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Maiduguri NigeriaMIUDNMAMaiduguri International
Owerri NigeriaQOWDNIMSam Mbakwe Airport
Port Harcourt NigeriaPHCDNPOPort Harcourt International Airport
Sokoto, Nigeria NigeriaSKODNSOSadiq Abubakar III International Airport
Yola NigeriaYOLDNYOYola Airport

Fleet
MaxAir Boeing 737 in Abuja

As of June 2023, the Max Air fleet consists of the following aircraft:[5]

MaxAir Fleet
Aircraft Active Orders Notes
Boeing 737-300 4 —
Boeing 747-400 2 — 5N-DBK stored, 5N-HMM active
Boeing 777-200 1 —

In-flight services

On July 11, 2019, Max Air launches its first in-flight quarterly magazine titled In-flight Magazine which is the first of its kind in Nigeria's domestic aviation industry history. Max Air In-flight Magazine is published by Zamkah Technologies Limited,[6] an international company based in Nigeria,[1] which is a Nigerian privately owned business.

Accidents and Incidences

On May 7, 2023, a Max Air aircraft experienced a landing incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja 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 reported. 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).[7][8]

In a separate development, 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.[9][10]

References
  1. ch-aviation.com - Max Air (Nigeria) retrieved 8 February 2017
  2. "Max Air joins Nigerian domestic market - NTA.ng - Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide". NTA.ng. 2018-06-28. Archived from the original on 2019-08-11. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
  3. "Mangal Airlines". Airline History. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  4. "Max Air set to begin domestic flight operations - Punch Newspapers". Punch Newspapers. 2018-06-27. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
  5. "Plane Spotters.net".
  6. "In-flight Magazine - In-flight Media and Technologies". Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  7. "Max Air Landing Incident At Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Airport On 7th May 2023". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  8. "Over 143 Passengers Escape Death as Max Air Crash-Lands in Abuja". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  9. "EXCLUSIVE: Audit Report Reveals Max Air Presented Altered Records, Serviced Aircrafts [sic] With Unauthorized Engineers". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  10. "Max Air: Reps to probe alleged use of contaminated fuel in aviation industry". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
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