AirAsia leverages its vast domestic network to facilitate mobility for Malaysian Armed Forces with dedicated charter services worth RM99.5m

LANGKAWI, May 23, 2025 -- AirAsia has formalised a charter service, including special aircraft leasing with the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) until 1 August 2027.

Photo Caption: Captain Saravanan Subramaniam, Director of Flight Operations at AirAsia Malaysia and YBhg. Datuk Lokman Hakim Bin Ali, Secretary-General of the Defence Ministry formalising the charter service, witnessed by YBhg. General Datuk Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar, Chief of Defence Force; YB Dato' Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, Malaysia; and YB Adly Bin Zahari, Deputy Minister of Defence the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) today.

This service highlights AirAsia’s commitment to leveraging its vast domestic network and high-frequency flights to provide reliable and efficient transportation solutions for the ATM. The contract, valued at RM99.5 million encompasses both daily charters and special charter arrangements, covering domestic routes throughout Malaysia.

AirAsia will facilitate the movement of ATM personnel using commercial flights from Monday to Friday for duty and welfare travel in tandem with AirAsia’s existing commercial flight schedule, ensuring seamless integration while maintaining passenger convenience. Additionally, there will be a special charter arrangement involving the exclusive rental of the entire aircraft, dedicated solely to ATM personnel, without mixing with commercial passengers.

Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, AirAsia Malaysia CEO said: “We are proud to strengthen ties with our long-standing partner, the Malaysian Armed Forces. As the airline with the most extensive domestic network with 38 routes and the highest flight frequencies in Malaysia with more than 1,100 flights weekly, we are well-equipped to support the ATM’s mobility needs. As the people’s airline, this partnership reaffirms our commitment to continue serving the nation and supporting government initiatives.”

In addition to air travel, the contract includes comprehensive services such as in-flight meals, luggage handling, and logistical support from the airport to military camps, both ways to ensure the comfort and well-being of ATM personnel during their movements.

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