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Malaysia Aviation Commission reaffirms 2023 forecast after “remarkable surge” in demand
June 20th 2023
Malaysia Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) executive chair, Datuk Seri Hj. Saripuddin Hj. Kasim, said data for the first quarter of 2023 recorded a “remarkable surge” in passenger traffic and revealed a “compelling picture of the resilience inherent” in the country's aviation industry. Read More » The MAVCOM Waypoint report said Malaysia air passenger traffic grew by 123.6%, to 19.4 million in the March quarter against the same months in 2022. The figure was 73% of passenger traffic recorded in pre-COVID January to March 2019. “This remarkable performance not only demonstrates our ability to rebound, it also provides a solid foundation for continued growth in the sector throughout 2023,” Saripuddin said. MAVCOM maintains its forecast of 74.6 million to 80.8 million air travellers for the year.
