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Melaka Air was a short-lived Malaysian regional airline based at Melaka International Airport. Founded in 2010, it operated limited charter and scheduled passenger services before ceasing operations in 2012.
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| Founded | 2010 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced operations | 11 November 2011 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2012 | ||||||
| Hubs | Melaka International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 (leased ATR 72‑500) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Melaka, Malaysia | ||||||
History
[edit]Melaka Air was launched in 2010 as a joint venture between the Melaka state government and a local aviation partner.[1] Its inaugural charter flight took place on 11 November 2011 from Melaka to Medan, Indonesia, using a leased ATR 72‑500 turboprop.
Initial routes included Medan and Subang, and the airline planned expansion to destinations such as Penang, Kota Bharu, Bandung, and Batam.[2][3]
In April 2012, Melaka Air began scheduled service between Melaka and Penang in collaboration with Firefly (airline), again using ATR 72‑500 aircraft.[4][5]
Later that year, the airline signed a deal to acquire its own ATR 42‑500 from a French operator but canceled the plan as demand remained low. Melaka Air ceased all operations in late 2012.[6]
Fleet
[edit]Melaka Air operated the following aircraft:
| Aircraft type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ATR 72‑500 | 1 | Leased aircraft used for charter and scheduled flights |
| ATR 42‑500 | 1 (planned) | Signed for acquisition but never entered service[7] |
Destinations
[edit]Melaka Air served the following destinations during its operation:
Indonesia
- Medan – Kualanamu International Airport (charter)
Malaysia
- Melaka – Melaka International Airport (base)
- Penang – Penang International Airport (scheduled)
- Kota Bharu – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (planned only)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Melaka Air performs inaugural flight to Medan". Citizens Journal via Bernama. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Melaka Air to fly to Kota Baru, Penang soon". New Straits Times. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Melaka Air to fly to Penang and Kota Baru soon". Malaysiakini. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Melaka Air launches Malacca–Penang–Malacca flights". Bernama. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Melaka Air resumes scheduled service to Penang". ch-aviation. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Melaka Air to acquire own ATR 42‑500 for Penang route". ch-aviation. 31 October 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Melaka Air to acquire own ATR 42‑500 for Penang route". ch-aviation. 31 October 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2025.