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| Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman |
PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Malaysia has revoked Rayani Air's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) following a full investigation into the airline's administration and safety audit.
DCA director-general Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman in a statement here today, said Rayani Air's AOC number 54 was hereby, revoked after a thorough deliberation on Rayani Air's response towards an inquiry.
He said the Shariah-compliant airline was given an opportunity to make a representation during an inquiry on May 12, pursuant to Regulation 193 of the Civil Aviation Regulation 2016.
"To this end, Rayani Air is required to return the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the director-general of DCA within 14 days from the date of notice of revocation," he said.
DCA is the issuer of AOC, an internationally recognised certificate, in Malaysia. The AOC certifies the technical and safety aspects of an airline's operation.
Azharuddin said the DCA and transport ministry were working closely with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) in this matter as safety and security of the aviation industry was of paramount importance.
In a separate statement, Mavcom said it had revoked Rayani Air's Air Service Licence (ASL).
"Rayani Air can no longer operate as a commercial airline with effect from today," it said.
Mavcom found that Rayani Air had breached the conditions of its ASL and lacked the financial and management capacity to continue operating as a commercial airline.
According to Mavcom website, the ASL is required to carry passengers, mail or cargo for hire or reward upon any scheduled journey between two or more places of which at least one place in Malaysia.
It also stated that the ASL would only be issued to the applicant who held a valid AOC issued by the DCA.
Source: Bernama | 13 June 2016
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