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			{{Short description\|Cargo airline of Malaysia}}
			{{EngvarB\|date=February 2015}}
			{{Use dmy dates\|date=February 2015}}
			{{Infobox airline
			\| airline = Raya Airways
			\| logo = Raya Airways Logo.svg
			\| logo_size = 125
			\| IATA = TH
			\| ICAO = RMY
			\| callsign = RAYA EXPRESS
			\| founded = {{start date and age\|1993\|11\|\|df=y}}
			\| commenced = {{start date and age\|2014\|10\|\|df=y}}<br />(as ''Raya Airways'')
			\| headquarters = ], ], ]
			\| key_people =
			\| hubs = {{ubl\|
			\| {{nowrap\|]}}
			\| {{nowrap\|]}}
			}}
			\| focus_cities =
			\| alliance =
			\| fleet_size = 9
			\| destinations = 10
			\| website = {{URL\|www.rayaairways.com}}
			}}

			'''Raya Airways Sdn Bhd''' ] '''Raya Airways''', is a ] with its head office at ] and the main hub for Raya Airways at ] in ], Malaysia.<ref>"." Raya Airways. Retrieved on 11 December 2014. "Corporate & Finance Raya Airways Centre Cargo Complex, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. 47200 Subang, Selangor Darul Ehsan MALAYSIA"</ref>

			It is an express freight and freighter charter company. The airline was established in November 1993 as Transmile Air. It has courier transportation services between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia and services international companies such as ], ], ] and CEN Worldwide. Raya Airways also provides aircraft charters and wet leases specialists with experience operating cargo flights around the world. Raya Airways was designated a National Cargo Carrier by the Malaysian Transport Ministry in 1996.
	{{Infobox_Airline \|
	airline=Transmile Air Services\|
	logo = \|
	logo_size=280px\|
	IATA=TH\|
	ICAO=TSE\|
	callsign=TRANSMILE\|
	parent=Transmile Group Berhad\|
	founded=]\|
	company_slogan=Asia Serving the World\|
	headquarters=], ]\|
	key_people= Tun Dr ] (Chairman)\|
	hubs=]\|
	focus_cities=\|
	frequent_flyer=\|
	lounge=\|
	alliance=\|
	fleet_size=16\|
	destinations=20\|
	website= http://www.transmile.com/\|
	}}

			Raya Airways is owned by Mohamad Najib Ishak. The previous CEO, Lee Shashitheren, was fired for corruption.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Devaraj \|first=Samuel \|date=2022-10-03 \|title=S'porean father and son duo jailed for corruption involving former chief of Malaysian cargo airline \|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/sporean-father-and-son-duo-jailed-for-corruption-involving-former-chief-of-malaysian-cargo-airline \|access-date=2024-08-22 \|work=The Straits Times \|language=en \|issn=0585-3923}}</ref>
	'''Transmile Air Services''' is an ] based in ]. It is a premier express freight and freighter charter company. The airline was established in November ]. It also provides courier transportation services between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia and services well known international companies such as ] , ], ] and ] , among others. Transmile also provides aircraft charters and wet leases specialists with experience operating cargo flights around the world. Transmile Air was designated a National Cargo Carrier by the ] in ]. Transmile is a corporation listed on ] or (Malaysia Exchange).

			Raya has expanded its fleet with the addition of the A321P2F, bringing its total fleet count to six. The A321P2F will enhance the carrier's capabilities to cater to a wider customer base, expand its network reach and improve its cargo handling capacity.
	==History==
	Transmile began with one ] and one Cessna Grand Caravan in providing air express
	transport service to Pos Malaysia Berhad for their courier business to East Malaysia in November ] .
	In the past 13 years, Transmile has developed into an internationally recognised company and the
	only dedicated intra-Asian overnight express cargo operator in Malaysia. Their first ]
	freighter service commenced in ] for the Kuala Lumpur/Penang-Bangkok-Hong Kong courier
	sector. It was an extended operation for their existing client, ] International Limited. The
	continued use of Transmile Air Freight business by international integrators is a resounding endorsement of the
	quality of service that they offer.
	Over five years, owing to the increasing demand of freight services in the region, Transmile increased their
	Boeing 727 fleet to 10. As part of the strategy to expand their operations and network of connecting
	routes, Transmile acquired four MD-11s in ] . They started the ] operation for Kuala Lumpur-Hong
	Kong-Los Angeles sector in the third quarter of ] .
	Their success has attracted confidence from world-renowned investors. Transmile Group Berhad largest shareholder is part
	of the diversified international conglomerate, the Kuok Group. The Kuok Group has a Hong Kong
	based company, Kerry Logistics Network Ltd, which has an extensive logistics business in Asia.

			The cargo airline posted a net profit for the year ending December 31, 2020 with revenue of MYR334. 12 million (US$79. 9 million), and MYR3. The expected revenue for 2023 was 4-500 million MYR.{{citation needed\|date=October 2024}}
	==Services offered==
	===AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES===
	With the establishment of our engineering and maintenance arm, we are able to save time and
	reduce costs in our operations. In addition,we have been granted approvals to carry out maintenance
	repair work for countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines. Our maintenance facility has the
	capability to carry out heavy maintenance checks for aircraft which includes major modification work
	such as increased weight and floor modification, the installation of bulkheads and the installation of
	engine hushkits. Our ability to perform line and base engineering operations locally and overseas
	has built confidence in our customers in fulfillment of their requirements.

			==History==
	===Supply of Aircraft Parts and Equipment===
			Raya Airways began its operations as '''Transmile Air Services''' with one ] and one ], in providing air express transport service to Pos Malaysia Berhad for their courier business to East Malaysia in November 1993. It later developed into an international company and the only dedicated intra-Asian overnight express cargo operator in Malaysia. Their first ] freighter service commenced in 2000 for the Kuala Lumpur/Penang-Bangkok-Hong Kong courier sector. It was an extended operation for their existing client, ] International Limited. Over five years, owing to the increasing demand of freight services in the region, Transmile Air Services increased its Boeing 727 fleet to 10. As part of the strategy to expand its operations and network of connecting routes, Transmile Air Services acquired four MD-11s in 2005. The airline started the ] operation for Kuala Lumpur-Hong Kong-Los Angeles sector in the third quarter of 2005.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airlines/raya-airways-th\|title = Raya Airways Airline Profile \| CAPA}}</ref>
	]
	We maintain and manage an inventory of rotable and consumable
	spare parts, as well as spare engines for our aircraft.We have put
	in place an integrated material management software system to
	provide internet connectivity and communication between
	various functions which includes purchasing, accounts,warehouse
	control and management. We also provide aircraft parts and
	equipment to third parties such as the Malaysian Air Force and
	the Police Air Wing.

			From 2002 to 2006, Transmile Air Services provided air cargo service to ].<ref>{{cite news \|url= https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/air-macau-and-transmile-air-services-to-launch-new-freight-services-147\|title =Air Macau and Transmile Air Services to launch new freight services\|year=2005\|access-date=7 October 2022\|work=CAPA}}</ref> In 2014, the Airline was rebranded as Raya Airways.<ref>{{cite news \|url= https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airlines/raya-airways-th\|title =Raya Airways\|access-date=7 October 2022\|work=centreforaviation.com}}</ref> Their subsidiaries are ] of Thailand and now-defunct ] of Indonesia, both of which operated aircraft transferred from their fleet.
	===Aircraft Ground Handling===
	Our ground handling services include
	aircraft ramp handling, cargo and
	passengers handling, warehousing,
	aircraft cabin cleaning, catering and
	other non-technical services. Our main
	focus is to reduce the turnaround time
	for cargo handling.

	== ~~Fleet~~ ==		==Destinations==
			]]]
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	\|+ '''Freighter Aircraft'''
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	!rowspan="2"\|Model<br>Series \|\|rowspan="2"\|# in<br>Service\|\|colspan="10"\|Capacity Information
	\|-		\|-
			!Country
	!Max Width Dimension\|\|Max Length Dimension\|\|Max Height Dimension\|\|Main Deck Cubic Capacity\|\|Lower Compartment Cubic Capacity\|\|Max Cubic Capacity Usable\|\|Max Gross Weight\|\|Tare Weight Pallet\|\|Tare Weight Cargo Net\|\|Net Load Capacity
			!City
			!Airport
			!Notes
			!class="unsortable"\|Refs
	\|-		\|-
			\|China\|\|]\|\|]\|\|align=center\| \|\|<ref>{{cite web\|title=Raya Airways is first Malaysian freight service into Nanning, China \|url=https://www.rayaairways.com/mark0/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/210615-Press-release-Raya-Airways-is-first-Malaysian-freight-service-into-Nanning-China-Final.pdf\|website=Raya Airways\|language=en\|date=15 June 2021}}</ref>
	\|rowspan="1" align=center\|Boeing 727-200F\|\|rowspan="1" align=center\|9\|\|align=center\|317 cm\|\|align=center\|223 cm\|\|align=center\|Varies from 198 to 218 cm\|\|align=center\|137.1 m³\|\|align=center\|43.2 m³\|\|align=center\|180.2 m³\|\|align=center\|6,804 kg\|\|align=center\|93 kg\|\|align=center\|12.5 kg\|\|align=center\|5,643 kg
	\|-		\|-
			\|rowspan=6\|]\|\|]\|\|]\|\|align=center\| \|\|
	\|rowspan="1" align=center\|Boeing 737-200C\|\|rowspan="1" align=center\|3\|\|align=center\|317 cm\|\|align=center\|223 cm\|\|align=center\|Varies from 198 to 213 cm\|\|align=center\|77.3 m³\|\|align=center\|24.8 m³\|\|align=center\|102.1 m³\|\|align=center\|6,804 kg\|\|align=center\|93 kg\|\|align=center\|12.5 kg\|\|align=center\|5,643 kg
	\|-		\|-
			\|rowspan=2\|]\|\|]\|\|{{Airline hub}}\|\|
	\|rowspan="1" align=center\|McDonnell Douglas MD-11F\|\|rowspan="1" align=center\|4\|\|align=center\|223/244 cm\|\|align=center\|318/606 cm\|\|align=center\|241/244 cm\|\|align=center\|137.1 m³\|\|align=center\|194.0 m³\|\|align=center\|157.6 m³\|\|align=center\|6,804 kg\|\|align=center\|114/483 kg\|\|align=center\|13.0 kg\|\|align=center\|5,643 kg
			\|-
			\|]\|\|{{Airline hub}}\|\|
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			\|]\|\|Hong Kong\|\|]\|\|align=center\| \|\|
			\|-
			\|]\|\|]\|\|]\|\|align=center\| \|\|
			\|-
			\|]\|\|Singapore\|\|]\|\|align=center\| \|\|
			\|-
			\|]\|\|]\|\|]\|\|align=center\| \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

	==~~Destinations~~==		==Fleet==
			===Current===
	*Domestic
			The airline consists of the following aircraft (as of January 2024):<ref>{{cite journal\|title=Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)\|journal=Airliner World\|volume=October 2019\|page=20}}</ref>
	**]
	**]
	**]

			{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em auto; text-align:center"
	*International
			\|+ Raya Airways fleet
	**]
			\|-
	**]
			!Aircraft
	**]
			!In <br> service
	**]
			!Orders
	**]
			!Notes
	**]
			\|-
	**]
			\|]
	**]
			\|3
	**]
			\|
	**]
			\|First freighter variant operator in Southeast Asia<ref>{{cite news\|last=Kamaruddin\|first=Faiqah\|title=Raya Airways welcomes its first Airbus A321\|url=https://www.nst.com.my/business/2023/05/912010/raya-airways-welcomes-its-first-airbus-a321\|work=]\|date=22 May 2023\|access-date=22 May 2023\|language=en}}</ref>
	**]
			\|-
	**]
			\|]
	**]
			\|1
	**]
			\|—
	**]
			\|
	**]
			\|-
	**]
			\|]
	**]
			\|4
	**]
			\|—
	**]
			\|
	**]
			\|-
			!Total
			!8
			!
			!
			\|}

	==~~Future~~==		===Former===
			As Transmile Air Services, the airline formerly operated the following aircraft:
	Moving forward, our business is driven by our vision “Providing international PREMIUM
	air express services”. We aim to be an international PREMIUM air express services provider
	through strategic alliances with major express courier operators.
	We have successfully launched our Trans-Pacific operations in ] using ]s, meeting
	increasing demand in the region particularly China and Japan. We intend to build and
	maintain an extensive network of destinations to better serve our customers.

			{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em auto; text-align:center"
	==Incidents & accidents==
			\|+ Raya Airways former fleet
	*On ] , a cargo plane of courier company DHL(Transmile Air) skidded at the end of the runway of the airport when landing at 6.20 am.
			\|-
	*A fuel tank explosion on a Transmile Air ] on ] at Bangalore Airport, NTSB has issued a statement saying they will investigate "a reported left wing fuel tank explosion on a Transmile B727-200" and added that "the incident involving a Malaysia-registered aircraft occurred on 4 May" at India's Bangalore Airport "during a ground repositioning.No injuries were reported and there were no flight crew on board.
			!Aircraft

			!Total
	==News==
			!Introduced
	In ], Transmile shares saw a massive selldown following the company's announcement on ] ] concerning the reliability of its unaudited consolidated results for the financial year ended ] ], resulting from the Company's auditors not able to satisfy themselves on the fairness or validity of certain transactions. Consequently, the company has commissioned a special audit relating to the matter.
			!Retired
	The Securities Commission has charged three former executives of Transmile Bhd, including its founder, with giving misleading financial statements.
			!Notes
			\|-
			\|]
			\|12
			\|1996
			\|2015
			\|
			\|-
			\|]
			\|9
			\|1994
			\|2014
			\|
			\|-
			\|]
			\|1
			\|2015
			\|2020
			\|
			\|-
			\|]
			\|6
			\|1995
			\|2008
			\|
			\|-
			\|]
			\|2
			\|1998
			\|1998
			\|Leased from ]
			\|-
			\|]
			\|4
			\|2005
			\|2011
			\|
			\|-
			\|}

			==See also==
	The three are ex-chief financial officer Lo Chok Ping, ex-executive director Khiudin Mohd and founder Gan Boon Aun, who resigned as chief executive officer in June.
			*]

			==References==
	He quit after Transmile had lodged a police report over false statements and documents on revenue, property, plant and equipment and payments to third parties as reported by Moores Rowland Risk Management Sdn Bhd in a special audit.
			{{Reflist}}

	==External links==		==External links==
			{{commons category-inline\|Raya Airways}}
	*
			*{{official website\|http://rayaairways.com}}
	*

	== References ==
	<references/>

			{{Portalbar\|Malaysia\|Companies\|Aviation}}
	{{Airlines of Malaysia}}		{{Airlines of Malaysia}}

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Latest revision as of 22:58, 24 December 2024

Cargo airline of Malaysia

Raya Airways

IATA	ICAO	Call sign
TH	RMY	RAYA EXPRESS

Founded

November 1993; 31 years ago (1993-11)

Commenced operations

October 2014; 10 years ago (2014-10)
(as Raya Airways)

Hubs

Fleet size

Destinations

Headquarters

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Website

www.rayaairways.com

Raya Airways Sdn Bhd d/b/a Raya Airways, is a cargo airline with its head office at Cyberjaya, Selangor and the main hub for Raya Airways at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.

It is an express freight and freighter charter company. The airline was established in November 1993 as Transmile Air. It has courier transportation services between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia and services international companies such as DHL, United Parcel Service, Air Macau and CEN Worldwide. Raya Airways also provides aircraft charters and wet leases specialists with experience operating cargo flights around the world. Raya Airways was designated a National Cargo Carrier by the Malaysian Transport Ministry in 1996.

Raya Airways is owned by Mohamad Najib Ishak. The previous CEO, Lee Shashitheren, was fired for corruption.

Raya has expanded its fleet with the addition of the A321P2F, bringing its total fleet count to six. The A321P2F will enhance the carrier's capabilities to cater to a wider customer base, expand its network reach and improve its cargo handling capacity.

The cargo airline posted a net profit for the year ending December 31, 2020 with revenue of MYR334. 12 million (US$79. 9 million), and MYR3. The expected revenue for 2023 was 4-500 million MYR.

History

Raya Airways began its operations as Transmile Air Services with one Boeing 737 and one Cessna Grand Caravan, in providing air express transport service to Pos Malaysia Berhad for their courier business to East Malaysia in November 1993. It later developed into an international company and the only dedicated intra-Asian overnight express cargo operator in Malaysia. Their first Boeing 727 freighter service commenced in 2000 for the Kuala Lumpur/Penang-Bangkok-Hong Kong courier sector. It was an extended operation for their existing client, DHL International Limited. Over five years, owing to the increasing demand of freight services in the region, Transmile Air Services increased its Boeing 727 fleet to 10. As part of the strategy to expand its operations and network of connecting routes, Transmile Air Services acquired four MD-11s in 2005. The airline started the MD-11 operation for Kuala Lumpur-Hong Kong-Los Angeles sector in the third quarter of 2005.

From 2002 to 2006, Transmile Air Services provided air cargo service to Air Macau. In 2014, the Airline was rebranded as Raya Airways. Their subsidiaries are K-Mile Air of Thailand and now-defunct Megantara Air of Indonesia, both of which operated aircraft transferred from their fleet.

Destinations

Country	City	Airport	Notes
China	Nanning	Nanning Wuxu International Airport
Malaysia	Kota Kinabalu	Kota Kinabalu International Airport
	Kuala Lumpur	Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport	Hub
	Kuala Lumpur	Kuala Lumpur International Airport	Hub
	Kuching	Kuching International Airport
	Labuan	Labuan Airport
	Tawau	Tawau Airport
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Hong Kong International Airport
Indonesia	Jakarta	Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Singapore	Singapore	Changi Airport
Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City	Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Fleet

Current

The airline consists of the following aircraft (as of January 2024):

Raya Airways fleet
Aircraft	In service	Orders	Notes
Airbus A321-200P2F	3		First freighter variant operator in Southeast Asia
Boeing 737-400SF	1	—
Boeing 767-200BDSF	4	—
Total	8

Former

As Transmile Air Services, the airline formerly operated the following aircraft:

Raya Airways former fleet
Aircraft	Total	Introduced	Retired	Notes
Boeing 727-200F	12	1996	2015
Boeing 737-200F	9	1994	2014
Boeing 757-200PCF	1	2015	2020
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan	6	1995	2008
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30	2	1998	1998	Leased from Laker Airways
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F	4	2005	2011