Ascend Airways Malaysia now in Phase 3 of AOC application process
The Kuala Lumpur-based ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) and charter airline will be offering both passenger and cargo operations.
A part of Avia Solutions Group, the largest ACMI provider in the world, the airline is targeting to launch its first cargo operations in November 2025, with passenger flights to follow.
Ascend Airways Malaysia was granted its Conditional Air Service Permit (CASP) from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) in 2024, and has since been working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to obtain its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
The process is currently in its final stages, with full flight operations expected to commence by end-2025.
'Ascend Airways remains focused and committed to deliver flexible ACMI solutions and develop its seasonal fleet strategy between the UK and Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region," said Alastair Willson, CEO of the UK-based Ascend Airways, the sister company of Ascend Airways Malaysia.
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