Seven Malaysian airlines have joined forces to form the Association of Malaysian Air Carriers subject to approvals from the respective airline boards and Registrar of Society.
Founding members include Malaysia Airlines Berhad, MASwings, Firefly, AirAsia Berhad, AirAsia X Berhad, Malindo Air and Berjaya Air. The association will be open to all Malaysian Air Carriers.
AMAC will provide a common platform to discuss issues affecting the industry, providing one voice for the airline industry whilst representing common industry interests amongst institutions such as the Ministry of Transport, Department of Civil Aviation and the Malaysian Aviation Commission. It will engage in topics such as enhanced air traffic control services, aeropolitcal concerns, safety and security standards in airports, charging regimes and other related issues.