In the latest development of the mysterious launch and operation of Malaysia’s brand new airline Monspace Sky, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has ordered the relevant authorities to investigate the issue.
According to The Star Online, Liow said Monspace Sky Airline — reportedly operated by the equally mysterious Suasa Airlines Sdn Bhd — should not have been allowed to take flight.
“This is a very serious offence. How can you fly without a licence?” Liow was quoted as saying by the news portal.
Liow explained that Suasa Airlines had reportedly operated without obtaining an Air Service Permit (ASP) from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). Despite receiving an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), that did not give the company the authority to fly.
“In view of this, I’m very perturbed by the way Suasa Airlines is using Monspace Airlines to fly,” Liow was further quoted as saying.
Last Sunday, the airline reportedly took its maiden flight from the Subang Airport to Pulau Langkawi.
Hong Kong celebrity Maria Cordero and popular local singer Shila Amzah, who is also reportedly an ambassador for the airline, were onboard the inaugural flight.
Meanwhile, the DCA will reportedly issue an order to Suasa Airlines to explain why its aircraft was wrapped with the wordings ‘Monspace SUASA Airlines’ and ‘www.monskyways.com’.
“DCA wishes to note that it has not issued any Air Operator Certificate neither to Monspace Airlines nor Monspace Sky Airlines. However, Suasa Airlines aircraft were marked with Monspace SUASA Airlines and www.monskyways.com,” DCA director-general Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman was quoted as saying.
Mavcom will also reportedly take action against the airline — claimed to be owned by conglomerate MonSpace Group, led by a Datuk Seri Dr Jessy Lai — by lodging a police report for allegedly misleading the public.
Mavcom said in a statement cited by The Star that they will be investigating Suasa Airlines Sdn Bhd for operating a flight without an ASP.
