SEPANG, 5 September 2014- PT. Indonesia AirAsia Extra (IAAX), the affiliate of AirAsia X Berhad has officially received the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry Transportation of Republic of Indonesia (DGCA).

The approval of the AOC will allow IAAX to be able to proceed with its application for operating permit and airport slots for its intended international routes. IAAX will announce the commencement date of its commercial operations once details have been finalized.

Granting of the new AOC, following the successful set-up of Thai AirAsia X Co. Ltd, is in line with AirAsia X Berhad’s strategy of offering a comprehensive network with seamless connectivity. IAAX will also be the first long-haul low-cost carrier in Indonesia.

IAAX will operate the Airbus A330-300s aircraft; featuring two-class configuration with 12 business class seats and 365 economy seats.