Max Air

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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{{cite web | url = https://airlinehistory.co.uk/airline/mangal-airlines/ | title = Mangal Airlines | website = Airline History | access-date = 7 April 2022}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-14 |title=Max Air suspended from domestic flights |url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2023/07/max-air-suspended-from-domestic-flights/ |access-date=2025-06-17 |website=Nigerian Observer |language=en}}

In June 2018, Max Air began domestic operations to Abuja and Lagos from the airline's main hub, Kano.{{Cite news|url=https://punchng.com/max-air-set-to-begin-domestic-flight-operations//|title=Max Air set to begin domestic flight operations - Punch Newspapers|date=2018-06-27|work=Punch Newspapers|access-date=2019-08-11|language=en-GB}} On November 1, 2018, Max Air announced 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.

On July 11, 2019, Max Air became the first Nigerian airline to have an in-flight magazine on its domestic routes.{{Cite news |title=In-flight Magazine - In-flight Media and Technologies |url=http://www.inflight.com.ng/inflightmagazine/ |access-date=2019-08-25 |language=en-US}}

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.{{cite web |title=EXCLUSIVE: Audit Report Reveals Max Air Presented Altered Records, Serviced {{sic|nolink=yes|Aircrafts}} With Unauthorized Engineers |url=https://thewhistler.ng/exclusive-audit-report-reveals-max-air-presented-altered-records-serviced-aircrafts-with-unauthorized-engineers/ |access-date=30 August 2023}}{{cite web |title=Max Air: Reps to probe alleged use of contaminated fuel in aviation industry |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/07/max-air-reps-to-probe-alleged-use-of-contaminated-fuel-in-aviation-industry/ |access-date=30 August 2023}}

As of August 2019, Max Air is operating in seven domestic and 2 international scheduled destinations in states across Nigeria and the Middle East:{{Cite web |last=Agabi |first=Chris |date=2018-07-12 |title=Max Air launches domestic operations, promises timely departures - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/max-air-launches-domestic-operations-promises-timely-departures-260684 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=Dailytrust.com |language=en-US}}

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As of June 2024, the Max Air fleet consists of the following aircraft:{{cite web|title=planespotters.net - Max Air Fleet Details and History|url=https://www.planespotters.net/airline/Max-Air|access-date=2 March 2024}}

• Boeing 747-300

• On May 7, 2023, a 737-400 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, 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).{{cite web |title=Max Air Landing Incident At Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Airport On 7th May 2023 |url=https://ncaa.gov.ng/media-center/news/max-air-landing-incident-at-nnamdi-azikiwe-international-airport-abuja-airport-on-7th-may-2023/ |access-date=30 August 2023}}{{cite web |title=Over 143 Passengers Escape Death as Max Air Crash-Lands in Abuja |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/05/08/over-143-passengers-escape-death-as-max-air-crash-lands-in-abuja |access-date=30 August 2023}}

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