KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is investigating Suasa Airlines Sdn Bhd for operating without a valid air service permit (ASP).
In a statement yesterday, MAVCOM also said it lodged a police report against Monspace Sky Airlines for misleading the public by marketing itself as an airline although it did not possess an air service licence (ASL) or ASP. In the case of Suasa Airlines, MAVCOM said the company had applied to operate a commercial flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi on July 22, but it was rejected.
“However, on the same day, Suasa Airlines continued to operate the flight as a ‘demonstration flight’ which was now being investigated by MAVCOM,” it said.
It said without a valid ASP, Suasa Airlines could not perform a commercial air service operation.
“MAVCOM would also like to advice consumers to refrain from making any flight arrangements with Suasa Airlines and Monspace Sky Airlines to ensure that they do not face any inconvenience in their travels,” it added.
Set up on March 1, 2016, MAVCOM is an independent body which regulates economic and commercial matters relating to civil aviation. — Bernama