<p>KUALA LUMPUR: The aviation industry must reinforce its institutional capacity to absorb global macroeconomic volatility and navigate external economic uncertainties, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.
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Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah urged the aviation industry to strengthen institutional capacity against global volatility. He emphasized safety, regional cooperation, cybersecurity, and the commercial viability of sustainable aviation fuel.
- Hasbi stated that safety is a non-negotiable priority requiring robust regulatory oversight and adherence to international standards.
- He called for deeper regional cooperation to expand MRO capabilities, streamline certifications, and harmonise air traffic management.
- Hasbi noted that sustainable aviation fuel ambitions must be matched by commercial availability, supply security, and price bankability.
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KUALA LUMPUR: The aviation industry must reinforce its institutional capacity to absorb global macroeconomic volatility and navigate external economic uncertainties, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.
He said safety must remain the aviation industry's top priority and a non-negotiable principle.
"Robust regulatory oversight, independent civil aviation governance, and rigorous adherence to international standards represent the ultimate foundation of passenger trust," he said in his opening address at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) 70th Assembly of Presidents (AP70).
Hasbi also called for the industry to work collaboratively to relieve industrial pressure points.
