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KUCHING, 16 Oct: AirBorneo aims to start commercial flight operations in Sarawak by 2027, subject to aircraft availability, regulatory approvals and the resilience of market demand.
Sarawak Deputy Minister of Transport, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, said the proposed direct route from Sibu to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu was also being considered in the company's network planning.
"However, the implementation of this plan is subject to the availability of appropriate commercial aircraft, air traffic rights and approval by regulatory authorities.
"It also depends on airport support, crew requirements, maintenance arrangements and the resilience of market demand", he said.
He said this while answering the question of Bukit Assek State Legislative Assembly Member Chieng Jin Ek, at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Conference here today.
Dr Jerip said the assessment aims to increase people's mobility in addition to supporting the economic development of Central Sarawak.
According to him, further information on the route will be announced after completion of flight network planning, approval and operational readiness.
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