The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has reduced Malaysia Airlines’ Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from three years to one after probing into a string of operational and technical issues.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said that the carrier is now required to submit a monthly report to CAAM with detailed updates on its mitigation plans to improve operations.
Since the beginning of 2023, the Malaysian flag carrier has been involved in a string of technical issues, sparking concerns for passenger safety.
A Malaysian politician posted an impassioned message on Facebook, outlining all the incidents that beset the airline since January 2023.
One of the latest incidents involved an Airbus 330-323 that was forced to perform an emergency landing at Alice Springs Airport (ASP) due to a technical issue en route to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
On August 24, 2024, the Malaysian Airlines Group (MAG) issued a statement of apology to its customers over the incidents and assured them that it would prioritize fleet reliability and “operational resilience for the company’s long-term success and growth.”
The group also announced scaling back flights and operations until December 2024.
Important update:
— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) August 24, 2024
Malaysia Aviation Group Prioritises Fleet Reliability and Operational Resilience
Statement by Datuk Captain Izham Ismail Group Managing Director
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) acknowledges the additional disruptions that took place on the week of 19 August… pic.twitter.com/hYkrTEVaRT