SKS Airways

SKS Airways is a regional airline operating in Malaysia, primarily serving routes to/from outlying islands.[4]

SKS Airways
IATA ICAO Callsign
KI SJB SOUTHERN TIGER
Founded13 November 2017 (2017-11-13)[1]
Commenced operations25 January 2022 (2022-01-25)[2]
Hubs
Fleet size2
Destinations5
Parent companySKS Group
Key peopleDatuk Rohman Ahmad (Director)[3]
Websitewww.sksairways.com

History

SKS Airways was founded in November 2017,[5] receiving its AOC in October 2021,[6] and launched its first commercial flight from Subang to Pangkor, on 25 January 2022.[7][8][9] The airline received its first DHC 6-300 Twin Otter on 15 July 2019 and receiving their second DHC 6-300 Twin Otter on 23 December 2020. In the future, SKS Airways plans to operate 3 ATR 72-500s in addition to DHC 6-300 Twin Otter aircraft. The 3 ATR-72s will be used for cargo operations in the future.

Destinations

As of February 2022, SKS Airways served the following scheduled passenger destinations:[10][11]

Country State City Airport Notes
 Malaysia  Johor Johor Bahru Johor Bahru
 Selangor Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur-Subang
 Perak Pangkor Island Pangkor Airport
 Terengganu Redang Island Redang Airport
 Pahang Tioman Island Tioman Airport

Fleet

As of February 2022, the SKS Airways fleet consists of the following aircraft:[12]

SKS Airways Fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
De Havilland DHC 6-300 Twin Otter
2
 2 19 Registered 9M-KIA and 9M-KIB[13]
Total 2 —

References
  1. "SKS Airways Airline Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  2. "Airline Startup Of The Week: Malaysia's SKS Airways". Simple Flying. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  3. "Dr Wee launches SKS Airways – new kid on the aviation block offering flights to island getaways". The Star. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  4. "Airline Startup Of The Week: Malaysia's SKS Airways". Simple Flying. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  5. "SKS Airways Airline Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  6. "SKS Airways". SKS Airways. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  7. "New Malaysian carrier SKS Airways takes to the skies". ABC News. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  8. "New Malaysian carrier SKS Airways takes to the skies". The Independent. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  9. "Dr Wee launches SKS Airways – new kid on the aviation block offering flights to island getaways". The Star. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  10. "New commercial airline SKS Airways offers direct flights to Pulau Pangkor, Redang and Tioman". www.optionstheedge.com. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  11. "SKS Airways". SKS Airways. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  12. Flightradar24. "Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map". Flightradar24. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  13. "Airline Startup Of The Week: Malaysia's SKS Airways". Simple Flying. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.


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