Operator Questions: Malaysia
How many business aviation operators are there in Malaysia?
According to open data, there are 14 operators based in 7 cities: Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Subang), Kuching International, Ipoh (Sultan Azlan Shah); Kota Kinabalu International; Kuching International; Miri; Sibu, Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Subang); Kuala Lumpur International, Kota Kinabalu International; Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Subang), Kota Kinabalu International. The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.
What types of aircraft do operators have in Malaysia?
Local airlines' fleets include the Beechcraft 350i, Learjet 35A, Bombardier Global 6500, ATR 42/72, Airbus Helicopters H175, and Aerospatiale AS350B2. We select the appropriate aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.
Why look at the operator's AOC?
An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.
