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LAYANG-LAYANG AEROSPACE
SDN. BHD. |
MESSAGE
FROM ENCIK JOHN POONG ABDULLAH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
LAYANG LAYANG AEROSPACE SDN BHD
Pilot training is perhaps the most important aspect of the Club's entire history, with many going on to obtain their commercial pilot licenses, graduating from the grass root level of Club flying to Airline.
Part and parcel of aircraft operations are hanger facilities which are essential to the successful economic operation of aircraft With the opportunity to join hands with the Sabah Flying Club on the Hangar Project, another significant milestone has been achieved by the Club where the Club can now take advantage of engineering efficiency and, in particular, obtain better cost benefits over use of the Club's aircraft in order to continually attract trainees and flying enthusiasts. Opportunities will occur in the recruitment of engineering apprentices and ex-service engineering personnel into the general Aviation Industry.
As a further development of the
relationship, Layang Layang Aerospace Sdn. Bhd. Hopes to compliment the Club's
future plans to increase flying training activities with neighboring Flying
Clubs in Brunei and Miri and also support the Club's participation in any
major air event organized in the country towards promotion and growth for
the State Tourism Industry.
COMPANY PROFILE
Layang Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd was established in April 1994. The nucleus of the company was built around an aircraft engineer turn entrepreneur, Jon Poong Abdullah, whose vision is to build up a successful aviation company that will become a primary force in Malaysia.
The company is located in the oil
rich town of Miri, Sarawak. Most aviation activities are concentrated in Miri
because it is the hub of tourism promotion in Sarawak and serves as a crucial
air link to most of the rural towns in Sarawak.
MILESTONES
April 1994 -
Incorporated in Miri, Sarawak.
October 1995 - Registration approved by the Sarawak State Treasury
for aviation tenders in Sarawak.
November 1995 - Registration approved by the Ministry of Finance for
aviation tenders in Malaysia.
January 1996 - The company purchased a Cessna 172 which is a 4 seater.
Due to heavy demand of passenger traffic and cargo, the company saw the need
for a bigger aircraft. The Cessna 172 was sold to the Sabah Flying Club.
December 1996 - The company purchased a SC-7 Skyvan (21 seater) at
a cost of USD 800,000.00
June 1997 - The Ministry of Transport grants the Air Operator's Permit to
the company.
December 1997 - The company is granted the Air Operator's Certificate
by the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia thus becoming the forth company
to be awarded such a certificate in the country.
February 2000 - The company sets up Base Operation in Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah.
April 2000 - The Antonov An 38-100 is leased and contracted to Layang
Layang Island Resort in Sabah.
June 2000 - The official launching ceremony of the service from Kota
Kinabalu to Layang Layang Island Resort is performed by YB Datuk Chong Kah
Kiat, The State Minister for Tourism Development, Environment, Science and
Technology.
December 2000 - The company purchased the Nomad N 22 C.
March 2001 - The company together with the Sabah Flying Club launches
the Layang Layang Aerospace Hangar in Kota Kinabalu.
OBJECTIVES, FACILITIES & CONTRACTS
The main objectives of the company are as follows:
