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AirAsia said the aircraft had undergone all required maintenance checks prior to departure, including routine 36-hour inspections involving both visual and physical assessments, and had met all preflight safety requirements

Airline targets medium-haul growth with new Airbus deliveries, eyeing routes to Australia, China, and South Korea by 2026

The plane, operated by the Subang Flying Club, made a Mayday call at 2.58pm

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has given Malaysian-based airlines and operators of the Boeing 737-8 MAX until January 10 to conduct inspections on their fleets’ rudder control systems for possible loose hardware.