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.
At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Langkawi, Malaysia
Key figures
- Contract value
- RM99.5 million
- Agreement end date
- 1 August 2027
- Domestic routes cited
- 38 routes
- Weekly flights cited
- more than 1,100 flights weekly
People
- Dato’ Captain Fareh MazputraAirAsia Malaysia CEO
Products and programs
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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In brief
AirAsia has formalised a charter service agreement with the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) that runs until 1 August 2027. The RM99.5 million contract covers daily travel on commercial flights for ATM personnel as well as exclusive aircraft charters for military use on domestic routes across Malaysia. AirAsia says weekday duty and welfare trips will be fitted into its existing flight schedule. The agreement also includes meals, baggage handling and transport between airports and military camps. AirAsia Malaysia CEO Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra said the arrangement builds on the airline’s relationship with the armed forces and supports their mobility needs. The release cites 38 domestic routes and more than 1,100 weekly flights as part of the airline’s network.
Key takeaways
- AirAsia formalised a charter agreement with the Malaysian Armed Forces through 1 August 2027.
- The RM99.5 million contract covers scheduled commercial-flight travel and exclusive aircraft charters.
- Services include meals, baggage handling and transport between airports and military camps.
- The release cites 38 domestic routes and more than 1,100 weekly flights.
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