Latest news with #Satcom-enabled
New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia Airlines monitoring airspace risks amid Middle East tensions
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines will make operational adjustments for Middle Eastern airspace, including rerouting or suspending flights, if the situation requires. The airline said all flights were operating safely and subject to risk assessments amid tensions in the Middle East. "The airline remains guided by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and other global aviation authorities to ensure the safety of airspace used in its operations. "All flight routes are evaluated using real-time intelligence, global security reports, Notice to Airmen and continuous surveillance via the airline's Satcom-enabled flight monitoring system," it said in a statement today. Earlier today, the Malaysian embassy in Doha confirmed that Qatar's airspace has been reopened and advised Malaysians to verify the latest status of their flights to ensure smooth travel. Qatar temporarily closed its airspace after Iran launched a missile attack on the United States' Al Udeid air base near Doha. The attack was in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The Star
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
MAS staying vigilant on Middle East situation, will revise flights if needed
PETALING JAYA: Any operational adjustments involving Middle East airspace, such as flight rerouting or suspensions, will be implemented if deemed necessary, says Malaysia Airlines. The national carrier said all its flights are subject to ongoing risk assessments in light of current regional tensions impacting parts of the Middle East airspace. 'The airline remains guided by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other global aviation authorities to ensure the safety of airspace used in its operations,' it said in a statement on Tuesday (June 24). It also said all flight routes are evaluated using real-time intelligence, global security reports, Notice to Airmen, and continuous surveillance via the airline's Satcom-enabled flight monitoring system. 'Malaysia Airlines remains vigilant and will implement any necessary operational adjustments, including rerouting or suspensions, should the situation require. 'The safety of passengers and crew remains the airline's utmost priority,' the statement read. This comes as the Iran-Israel conflict has continued for over a week. On June 13, Israel launched a series of strikes on Iranian territory. In retaliation, Iran fired ballistic missiles at several locations in Israel, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. On Sunday (June 22), the United States struck three nuclear facilities in Iran. US President Donald Trump said on Monday (June 23) that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. However, the BBC quoted Iranian state media as saying that the country had fired a "last round of missiles" towards Israel earlier Tuesday as the appointed time for the ceasefire loomed.
