According to the Transport Minister, Malaysia's civil aviation regulator has reduced the duration of Malaysia's air operator certificate. Malaysia Airlines from three years to one year, following an investigation into technical problems faced by the state-owned company.
On Saturday, the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), which controls the airline, has communicated plans to temporarily reduce flight frequency and routes between its carriers until the end of December in response to recent service disruptions.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, in an investigation carried out in June, identified several critical safety and maintenance issues on the Malaysia Airlines, such as the shortage of qualified personnel and mechanical parts, revealed Minister Anthony Loke at a press conference.
To address these issues, the Malaysia Airlines prepared an action plan that foresees intensive recruitment of personnel and the reduction of outsourced maintenance and operations services, focusing more on the maintenance of its own aircraft.
MAG, which operates both the Firefly as for Charity, specializing in Muslim pilgrimage services, revealed that it will take immediate action to resolve issues that have led to operational difficulties, including supply chain constraints, technical and labor issues, as well as other post-pandemic challenges.
The company explained that delays in the arrival of new aircraft resulted in a smaller fleet for its operations. According to company and sector data, the MAG group operates with just over 100 aircraft.
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