However, a source said the budget was not inclusive of the maintenance cost for CAAM navigational aids. “If CAAM increase the air navigation facility charges (ANFC) or overflight charges and appoint a third-party to maintain its navigational aids – CAAM will solve its financial issue,” he said. MoT had said it would revise rate for the overflight charges in December 2019 to improve CAAM’s remuneration packages. The source said CAAM’s overflight charges are about five sen to two sen per nautical mile -- the cheapest in Asia. He said the revision overflight charges would be vital for CAAM to increase its revenue while improving its operation.

Source: New Strait Times February 10, 2020 08:37 UTC