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Sabah Air Aviation Sdn Bhd (Sabah Air) upholds a No–Gift Policy in all its dealings. With a strict adherence of no-gift policy in place, Sabah Air aspires to achieve the highest levels of integrity and transparency in its business operations. Sabah Air employees shall not accept or provide gifts to third parties and this policy is meant to avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest in any ongoing or potential business dealings of Sabah Air.

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History of Sabah Air Aviation

Sabah Air Aviation (SAA), formerly known as Penerbangan Sabah, is one of the oldest General Aviation Companies in Malaysia, having commenced its operation with a fleet of three Aerospatiale Allouette helicopters, two Australian Nomad N-22B, one Bell 206 Jet Ranger II and one Bell 212 helicopters. The company was registered in 1975 as a State Government Agency under the purview of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), with its headquarters located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It was originally formed to provide air transport services to the people of Sabah and to areas not frequented by the national airline, MAS.

MEDEVAC & FDS
In cooperation with the Ministry of Health, SAA pioneered in both MEDEVAC (Medical Evacuation) and FDS (Flying Doctor Service) services since its early establishment. This was instrumental in helping tens of thousands of people within the interiors of Sabah receive timely medical attention from the rural areas, for many years.

OIL RIG SUPPORT
In 1977, SAA was also the pioneer in providing air transport services to oil rig companies predominantly in Malaysia and Philippines. The company has successfully provided this service to many industry players, both foreign (Interport Resources Inc, Amoco Philippines Petroleum Co, TOTAL Exploration, St. Joe Petroleum) and domestic (EMPI, BP Cargali, Petronas Cargali, and OPIC). The off-shore business of SAA is presently undertaken by its sister company, SAZMA Aviation, to provide passenger transportation services to the oil rigs situated around the State of Sabah’s waters.

SAA was one of the very first, and probably the only surviving first generation Air Charter Service Company in Malaysia, still in existence today; growing over the years in a highly competitive environment. Our air transport services have grown since, allowing us to enter different markets, and accommodate for both Malaysians and non-Malaysians. And as a result, SAA emerged as one of the leading General Aviation (GA) companies in Malaysia.

OUR SERVICE

UNDERSLUNG

Sabah Air’s pilot's have been trained to carry precision task involving equipment to remote places with difficult terrain.

AERIAL FILMING, PHOTOGRAPHY & MAPPING

Our fixed wing and helicopters are modified to accommodate various kinds of equipments for aerial mapping, filming and photography.

FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE (FDS)

1975 - Commenced Flying Doctor Service (FDS) operation

1978 - Formed collaboration with Ministry of Health (MOH) to service villages in West Coast of Sabah

1980 - Commenced its Flying Doctor Service operation for villages in East Coast of Sabah

VVIP TRANSFER

SAA services also include VIP and Executive travelling with Sabah and in Peninsular Malaysia.

GROUND HANDLING

SAA has in house ground handling capability. The company has recently been approved by Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) of Malaysia to carry 3rd party ground handling.

Aftermath of Tsunami at Bandar Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia - December 2004

SEARCH & RESCUE MISSION (SAR)

Sabah Air’s provides search and rescue (SAR) services of its helicopter services in most of the Malaysian region and its neighbouring countries.

MEDEVAC

SAA services used by Medical Department of Sabah to transfer patients from village to nearest hospital.

GEOPHYSICAL & SEISMIC SERVICES

SAA's King Air Beechcraft 200 and Bell 206 helicopter are being used to provide geophysical techniques include resistivity, seismic, reflection ground penetrating radar and magnetic images.

AERIAL SIGHTSEEING & TOUR PACKAGES

Many of Sabah and KL’s natural and manmade tourist sites can best be appreciated from the air using helicopters. The Mount Kinabalu and KL skyline tours are enjoying increasing popularity. Sightseeing flights, heli-picnics and other air transfers can be tailor made according to the needs of our guests.

POWERLINE WORK

SAA has the capability to provide power line inspection using its helicopter

CARGO & PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

The company services have on numerous occasion being used to transfer goods to the remote area of Sabah.

SAFETY & QUALITY

SMS & CAMO

The company's Safety Management System (SMS) & Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) is approved by Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) mandated by qualified trained personnel. SAA aircraft are being maintained under Part 145 approved. It has also recently being approved as a CAMO by CAAM.

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Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) - 2021

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17-Sep-2023:

Singapore Grand Prix 2023 Formula 1 Race Tasking

OUR FLEET

BELL 206 JETRANGER

Passenger Capacity:
4
Crew:
1
Cabin length:
39.70 ft / 12.11 m
Cabin Height:
10.80 ft / 3.28 m
Cabin Length (Fuselage):
35.50 ft / 9.89 m
Typical Cruise Speed:
100 kts / 167 km/h
Altitude Maximum:
10,000 ft / 3048 m
Max. Range in Distance:
300 nm / 555.6 km
Max. Range In Hours:
3 hours

AGUSTA 109S GRAND

Passenger Capacity:
6
Crew:
1/2
Cabin length:
42.90 ft / 13.04 m
Cabin Height:
11.60 ft / 3.50 m
Cabin Length (Fuselage):
35.20 ft / 11.00 m
Typical Cruise Speed:
124 kts / 232 km/h
Altitude Maximum:
10,000 ft / 3048 m
Max. Range in Distance:
528 nm / 977 km
Max. Range In Hours:
3 hours

AIRBUS AS355NP

Passenger Capacity:
5
Crew:
1
Cabin length:
35.76 ft / 10.90 m
Cabin Height:
9.84 ft / 3.00 m
Cabin Length (Fuselage):
35.10 ft / 10.70 m
Typical Cruise Speed:
120 kts / 222 km/h
Altitude Maximum:
10,000 ft / 3048 m
Max. Range in Distance:
395 nm / 731 km
Max. Range In Hours:
3.15 hours

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200

Passenger Capacity:
9
Crew:
2
Cabin length:
43.90 ft / 13.34 m
Cabin Height:
15.00 ft / 4.57 m
Cabin Length (Fuselage):
54.60 ft / 16.64 m
Typical Cruise Speed:
245 kts / 454 km/h
Altitude Maximum:
29,000 ft / 8839 m
Max. Range in Distance:
1000 nm / 1852 km
Max. Range In Hours:
5 hours

GAF NOMAD N22B

Passenger Capacity:
10
Crew:
2
Cabin length:
41.20 ft / 12.56 m
Cabin Height:
18.10 ft / 5.52 m
Cabin Length (Fuselage):
41.30 ft / 11.00 m
Typical Cruise Speed:
140 kts / 232 km/h
Altitude Maximum:
10,500 ft / 3200 m
Max. Range in Distance:
700 nm / 1296 km
Max. Range In Hours:
5 hours

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OUR OFFICE

Kota Kinabalu

Sabah Air Building, Jalan Johor, off Jalan Selangor, Tanjung Aru, 88100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia

Tel: +6088 - 484 733, 484 372
Ops: +6088 - 484 326
Fax: +6088 - 484 214, 484 387

Subang

Old Cargo Complex. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, International Airport, 47200, Subang, Selangor, West Malaysia

Tel: +603 - 7843 0281
Fax: +603 - 7843 0453

Sandakan

Sabah Air Hangar, Sandakan Airport, Locked Bag 56, 90009, Sandakan, Sabah, East Malaysia

Tel: +6089 - 660 527, 667 505
Fax: +6089 - 660 545

Tawau

Flight Operations Department, Tawau Airport, Locked Bag 15, 91009, Tawau, Sabah, East Malaysia

Tel: +6089 - 950 818, 950 828
Fax: +6089 - 950 808

Kota Kinabalu Office