KL, U.S. sign aviation deal<\/p>\n
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is to sign an \"open-skies\" pact
\nwith Washington this month, paving the way for unlimited landing
\nrights for carriers in both countries, Transport Minister Ling
\nLiong Sik said yesterday.<\/p>\n
Ling said he would sign the landmark agreement in Washington
\non June 26, after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
\nforum transport ministers' conference in Canada from June 22 to
\n24.<\/p>\n
The agreement, which would come into immediate effect upon
\nsigning, would greatly benefit national carrier Malaysia Airlines
\nSystem Bhd., Ling was reported saying by Bernama news agency.<\/p>\n
Malaysia Airlines, which at percent flies only to Los Angeles
\nsix times a week, would be able to fly to major destinations like
\nChicago, New York, Miami and Washington with the conclusion of
\nthe pact, he added.<\/p>\n
The United States had signed such pacts with 12 European
\ncountries. Early this year, Singapore became the 13th and first
\nAsian country to conclude an open skies agreement with
\nWashington.<\/p>",
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