Letter from Dr Goh Lim Thye, senior lecturer, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya
PETALING JAYA: The implementation of direct route operations is projected to deliver annual fuel savings of over RM17mil while strengthening the country's air navigation capabilities, says the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia .
It said this is a key step in supporting progressive development of free route airspace , adding that DRO has been implemented across the Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu flight information regions . In a statement on Monday , CAAM said DRO enables aircraft to operate on more direct flight paths, reducing overall travel distances and optimising fuel consumption. FRA, meanwhile, is a flexible airspace management concept that lets aircraft plan direct, optimal routes between set entry and exit points, bypassing traditional and fixed air traffic service routes. According to CAAM, the implementation of 10 optimised routes within the Kuala Lumpur FIR is anticipated to yield annual savings of about RM1.66mil, subject to fuel price conditions. The Kota Kinabalu FIR, meanwhile, is projected to deliver potential savings exceeding RM15.4mil annually, due to the adoption of more efficient and shortened routing structures. CAAM said DRO has been fully implemented within the Kuala Lumpur FIR while operational trials are currently underway for Kota Kinabalu. "Beyond operational efficiencies, the implementation of DRO delivers direct value to both the travelling public and the environment. "Shorter and more efficient routing can contribute to reduced flight times and improved schedule reliability, enhancing the overall passenger experience," it added. Concurrently, CAAM said decreased fuel burn supports a reduction in carbon emissions, reinforcing ongoing efforts to lower the aviation sector’s environmental footprint. "This underscores CAAM’s commitment to delivering safe, efficient and sustainable air travel for Malaysia. "Implementing DRO also reflects CAAM’s commitment towards enhancing operational efficiency, improving airspace capacity and advancing environmental sustainability in line with priorities established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation," it said. CAAM noted that the initiative is timely amid ongoing global fuel price volatility, as operational efficiencies play a critical role in helping airlines mitigate cost pressures while advancing environmental sustainability. Fuel constitutes a significant share of airline operating costs, typically between 20% and 30%, and can increase during periods of price volatility, CAAM said. "In this context, operational initiatives such as DRO are increasingly important in helping airlines mitigate cost pressures while maintaining efficient operations," it said. As Malaysia progresses towards full FRA implementation, CAAM stressed its commitment to continue expanding DRO capabilities and introduce user preferred routes, enhancing flexibility, efficiency and sustainability in the nation’s airspace management.Suspected illegal moneylenders nabbed for threatening businessman
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