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Malaysia’s newest budget airline ready to take off

After receiving its air operators certificate (AOC) from the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority last week, a new low-cost carrier is anticipated to launch operations soon.

After receiving its air operators certificate (AOC) from the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority last week, a new low-cost carrier is anticipated to launch operations soon. MYAirline is in the final stages of planning and hopes to start flying in the last quarter of 2022.

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The CEO of the airline announced that it would start offering domestic flight services with three Airbus A320-200 aircraft. According to him, the concept for MYAirline was born when the company decided to enter the low-cost flying market due to the demand for these airlines in the area. Last week, we acquired our AOC, which will take effect starting the next month,” stated Teo.

Considering that the nation was still coping with the spread of Covid-19, the idea to launch MYAirline was conceived in October 2020. But now, he claimed, as the nation moves closer to the endemic phase and demand for aviation services rises, it would appear that the decision to start another airline paid off.

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Teo stated that when the airline is launched, the flight routes of MYAirline will be formally revealed. MYAirline will only operate narrow-body aircraft, staying true to the fundamentals of low-cost airlines from the perspective of aircraft operations.

MAVCOM authorized the issuance of Conditional Approval for an Air Service Licence to MYAirline in December 2021 for a one-year period ending on December 31, 2022.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.