“In order for an entity to operate a commercial airline business, there is a requirement to have an ASP and an Air Operator Certificate (AOC),” the aviation authority said in a statement today.

Mavcom also said it had previously rejected an application by Suasa Airlines to operate a commercial flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi on July 22, 2016.

However, according to Mavcom, Suasa Airlines continued to fly the said flight as a “demonstration flight”.

On a separate matter, Mavcom said it would lodge a police report against Monspace Sky Airlines for marketing themselves as an airline despite not holding an ASL or ASP.

Section 36 of the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 (Act 771) states that “no person shall undertake to carry by air or use any aircraft for the carriage of passengers, mail or cargo for hire or reward on a non-scheduled journey between two or more places of which at least one place is in Malaysia except under and in accordance with an air service permit granted by the Commission”.

“Mavcom would like to stress the importance of complying with industry laws and regulations, which is a fundamental requirement for participation in the industry.”

Despite its star-studded launch yesterday, the transport ministry said it was unaware of MonSpace Sky Airline, with minister Liow Tiong Lai claiming that he had never heard of such an airline.

The airline is said to be operating from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Mavcom also advised consumers to refrain from making any flight arrangements with Suasa Airlines and Monspace Sky Airlines to ensure that they do not face any inconvenience in their travels.