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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has stepped in to resolve the suspension of all FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd (Firefly) flights into Changi Airport, effective from Dec 1 this year.

In a statement today, CAAM said it fully respects Singapore authority’s decision to move Firefly operations from Changi Airport to Seletar Airport as it is totally within its jurisdiction to do so.

“It is imperative to note, however, that CAAM was never consulted on the timeline to move scheduled turboprop operations to Seletar Airport starting Dec 1, 2018.

“CAAM wishes to highlight that for purposes of Firefly’s safe operations into Seletar Airport, there are indeed regulatory issues that need to be resolved between the civil aviation authorities of both countries,” it said.

“On this premise, Malaysia is willing to work with Singapore on the regulatory issues related to Singapore’s plan to move Firefly operations from Changi Airport to Seletar Airport, including outstanding airspace issues to be discussed, particularly on reviewing the terms and conditions of delegation of Malaysia’s airspace to Singapore for the provision of Air Traffic Services,” it added.

Yesterday, Firefly made the suspension announcement through its Facebook page. According to Firefly’s parent Malaysia Airlines Bhd, the suspension will affect 13,000 booked passengers.

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