The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced on Sunday the reopening of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s runway for flight operations. The announcement came after the runway was shut down for a few hours due to the tire bursts encountered by a Max Air flight from Adamawa State during landing.
Inspection and Certification
In a Twitter post via the minister’s official page, he stated that the runway has been inspected and certified for use after the Max Air aircraft was towed off the runway. The airport’s management and staff were commended for their swift action, while the customers were thanked for their patience and understanding.
Apology
Sirika also apologized for the inconvenience caused by the incident, which led to the closure of the runway.
Key highlights:
- The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced the reopening of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s runway for flight operations.
- The runway was closed for a few hours due to tire bursts encountered by a Max Air flight during landing.
- The runway has been inspected and certified for use after the aircraft was towed off the runway.
