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KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will conduct an investigation and take the necessary action on allegedly unlicensed private jets used for commercial purposes (rental or reward) operating at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang.
“The ministry, through the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), will carry out an investigation on this issue to take the necessary measures.
“The public is encouraged to report any pertinent information to the ministry, CAAM or Mavcom to assist in this investigation,” the MoT said in a statement here today.
The ministry said it takes the issue seriously.
According to the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 (Act 771), any party providing non-scheduled flight services for hire or reward, including the operation of private jets for charter flights, is required to obtain a permit from Mavcom air service.
“Furthermore, only licensed airlines with valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by their respective countries can apply for the rights to provide private jets for chartered purposes to transport passengers within Malaysia for hire or reward.
“This is necessary to ensure that flight services comply with the technical and safety requirements, as established by the CAAM,” said the MoT.
In light of increased demand for private flight services and the need to foster business growth in this subsector of commercial aviation, the MoT said it is currently reviewing all related policies, including holding dialogue sessions with the parties. relevant stakeholders, ”he said.
