Subang airport runway reopens after helicopter explosion, eight flights diverted
SUBANG, Aug 15 — The runway at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport here has been reopened after being temporarily close...
Subang airport's runway has resumed operations after a helicopter explosion earlier today, with eight flights redirected and three departures delayed. The Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) declared the runway closed following the incident at Taxiway Victor, where a Kamov KaV-32S helicopter owned by a Ukraine-registered company caught fire during an engine run-up test.
CAAM CEO Capt Datuk Norazman Mahmud confirmed the runway re-opened at 2.57pm, urging passengers to consult their airlines for the latest flight information. Eight inbound flights were diverted to alternative airports while three departing flights faced delays.
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