Airline in Malaysia under probe for flying without licence
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) announced on Monday (July 25) an investigation against Suasa Airlines which flew to Langkawi last week without the necessary licence and approval.
Passengers boarding the Suasa Airlines flight. Photo: MariaCordero/Facebook
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) announced on Monday (July 25) an investigation against Suasa Airlines which flew to Langkawi last week without the necessary licence and approval.
The aviation regulator advised the public not to use the services of the company, which it said did not have the required Air Service Permit (ASP) to carry out commercial flights.
“As of today, Suasa Airlines does not possess a valid ASP and therefore cannot perform a commercial air service operation. In order for an entity to operate a commercial airline business, it is required to hold an ASP and an Air Operator Certificate (“AOC”),” the commission said in a statement.
“Suasa Airlines filed an application with Mavcom to operate a commercial flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi on 22 July 2016, which Mavcom rejected.
“However, on the same day, Suasa Airlines continued to operate this flight as a “demonstration flight” which is now being investigated by Mavcom,” the commission added. THE MALAY MAIL ONLINE
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