A new airline is taking flight in Malaysia. Ascend Airways Malaysia has officially announced that it has received both its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and its Air Service Permit (ASP), marking a major milestone toward full operations.
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Ascend Airways will begin ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations in November 2025, offering both cargo and passenger services across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Passenger flights are expected to launch in Q1 2026, with the initial fleet featuring Boeing 737 aircraft.
Ascend Airways is a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI service provider with over 200 aircraft and 199 subsidiaries worldwide. Backed by this global expertise, Ascend aims to provide flexible, efficient, and sustainable aviation solutions for regional airlines.
Official statement:
“We are proud to announce that Ascend Airways Malaysia has officially obtained its AOC and ASP licenses. This marks an important milestone as we move toward full operations. With safety, stability, and professionalism at our core, we aim to build a resilient and sustainable future for Malaysia’s aviation industry.”
— Ascend Airways Malaysia Team
Next milestones:
• November 2025 – Launch of ACMI cargo operations
• Q1 2026 – Passenger services begin
• Ongoing – Fleet expansion and growth across Southeast Asia
Ascend Airways Malaysia — committed to making air travel more flexible, reliable, and sustainable.
