Aerospace Diary

Neelam Mathews May 29, 2018 India’s Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case on Tuesday against more than ten major officials of AirAsia Group in India, Malaysia, and Singapore, who, according to authorities, collaborated with civil aviation officials to “expedite the approval process and change aviation policies to suit the company.” The officials allegedly had lobbied for speedy clearances, removal of existing rules, and changes in regulatory policies to benefit startup domestic carrier AirAsia India. The case report viewed by  AIN  characterized the actions by the airline group as a “criminal conduct.” The report also specifically named AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes. Authorities on Tuesday conducted simultaneous raids at five offices of AirAsia India, which, according to a CBI statement, “led to recovery of certain documents” into which an investigation continues. The CBI said the “criminal conspiracy” amounted to an attempt to amend/remo...

Neelam Mathews Jan 26, 2012 Media Statement issued by AirAsia: AirAsia Berhad is currently investigating allegations in Court documents filed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in the Federal Court of Australia on 17 January 2012 in connection with published fares for certain flights on the company's website to consumers in Australia. The company takes its legal and everyday commitment to its consumers very seriously and will be carefully reviewing the contents of the ACCC's claims. AirAsia always seeks to conduct its business fairly and in an ethical and proper manner and in full compliance with all applicable laws. The particular issues with the relevant flights related to whether  all taxes and charges were displayed for customers which appears to have arisen from an IT issue in September 2011. As soon as we became aware of the matter based on the ACCCs complaint we have taken corrective action and are focused on ensuring  that our custome...