NANTA calls on operators to address recurring aircraft incidents
The President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, Yinka Folami, has expressed concern about recent near-crash incidents in the country's aviation industry.He urged stakeholders, particularly the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and airline operators, to collaborate on safety issues in order to protect passengers.
In a recent statement, Folarin emphasised the importance of prioritising the safety of the entire aviation ecosystem in order to ensure passenger safety.
This comes after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension of Max Air on January 28, 2025, following a serious incident involving one of its aircraft at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport the day before.
The regulatory body also launched an organisational risk audit for all Nigerian airlines, including Max Air, to assess and address industry-wide safety concerns.
The incident, which caused damage to the aircraft's nose wheel and a tyre burst, was the airline's third safety-related event in three months.
In response, NANTA has called for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to restore public trust in air travel.
Folami stated, "We are concerned about the tail signs of near misses and operational discomforts ongoing in the Nigerian air space, and while we commend ongoing investigations to unravel the system's challenges, we urge all service providers and government agencies to proactively enhance their emergency response systems to ensure the safety and uninterrupted journeys of the Nigerian travelling public.
"Some of our customers have called us to express their anxieties and worries, and as major stakeholders in the aviation downstream sector, we cannot pretend that we are not concerned."
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