OCT 2013 Desclaimer : EZX internal circulation only ISSUE 01 The Eagle News Safety, Comfort, Service and reliability The first 3 flights have departed Abidjan. If for the first departure there were some logistics problems with the transfer of the pilgrims from the mosque to the airport, the departures 2 and 3 were just perfect and very much on time. Continue on page 3 Flight Attendant Graduation EagleXpress Air Charter Sdn Bhd Block A-9-01, A-9-02, Oasis Square, Oasis Damansara, No.2, Jalan PJU 1A/7A, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia CONTENTS Quote of the month 1. Editor/Corporate----------------------page 2 “Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don't just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won't happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you'll love it up here.” ― Donald Trump 2. Success Story of EZX-----------------page 3 3. Human Resource News--------------page 4 4. Visa and Passport Requirement----page 6 5. Airlines in Malaysia-----------------page 6 6. Control Stress------------------------page 7 7. Notice Board-------------------------page 8 www.eaglexpressair.com 1 OCT 2013 ISSUE 01 “THE DESSERT BLOOM” CEO’S NOTE Salam Sejahtera, Capt Azlan Zainal Abidin President/ Chief Executive Officer “Harum semerbak si bunga mawar, Welcome to our first edition of The Eagle News. I feel privileged to be writing this message as the Chief Executive Officer. Objectively, The Eagle News provides us with the insight information about company’s current and future affair with regards to business activities and staff welfares. On Cantik tersisip di sanggul puteri jelita, Jalur gemilang megah berkibar, Bersama Eaglexpress merentasi benua.” AhlanWasahlan and warm greetings from Jeddah, It is indeed very heartening to see much enthusiasm within the Eagle family when we were deployed to Jeddah to commence our 2ndHajj operations for NAS Air. Despite a tinge of sadness leaving behind loved ones, including the Eagle family, we slowly were able to get over it due to the camaraderie that is generated within our living quarters here in Jeddah. the other note, with the publication of The Eagle News, I optimistically have a great hope that we can close the gap between the management and staffs by sharing the ideas, views, feelings and resourceful information towards the betterment of Eaglexpress Air Charter Sdn Bhd. This initiative undertaken by the editorial team back in Ara to create the Eagle News is very timely as it will be the bridge between staff and management, the link that will be bring closer every member of the Organization, though separated by geographical locations. “Rome was not built in one day”, the only word that can make us intact is “togetherness”, and the only word that can make us apart is “disunity”. I pledge with my sincere heart, let’s we all hold our hands together to build our own journey of success. With the Hajj operation 2013 is progressing well and other promising businesses ahead, I am positive, Eaglexpress is at the right runaway to take off to the blue sky. I have chosen “The Desert Bloom” as the topic that I want to share with all of you in my first message. The flowers above are one of the many that I found within our compound. Not only it is blooming beautifully, it adds colour to a dull environment…but do you all ever wonder, how did these flowers bloom so wonderfully bright despite being in the hot desert weather? Well, they are being “nurtured” with tender loving care by the gardeners, being watered and given the proper dosage of fertilizers…that’s why they are so “healthy”! The Eagle News shall be an interactive e-communication media whereby all the staffs are welcomed to drop their writings, cartoon sketch, articles, suggestions and etc to be published in The Eagle News on the quarterly basis. I believe many of us have the hidden talent but yet to shine out and being recognized. Thus, take this as an opportunity to polish your talent and share with us. Using the above analogy, Eaglexpress, will grow beautifully, just like the flowers, if it is nurtured and cared for by each and every one of us. Give as much as you can to enrich the Organization, serve our customers well, so that in return they will reciprocate by staying on with us. This is how we help the airline to grow…give your utmost contribution, serve with your hearts and stay focus in promoting the Company’s objectives, despite the constant challenges and constraints that we face everyday. Along the way if anyone falters, pull him along and help him stay up and move alongside so that together, we make Eaglexpress greater! Last but not least, I wish the editorial team good luck and I hope The Eagle News enables to unite us as one team in one big organisation. Yes! Together we can make Eagle to fly higher! Tn. Hj Rashid Sharif Chief Editor COMMITTEE MEMBERS Advisor I. II. III. Capt Azlan Zainal Abidin Dr Kasmani A Kadir Mr Chan Kah Woh Chief Editor I. II. Hj Rashid Sharif Abd Razak Abd Ghani Graphic/Design I. II. Khairul Azmi Azlan Khairul Badli Yusof Deputy Chief Editor I. Edy Hasmy Che Hassan Lead Editor II. Raja Sara Raja Petra I. II. III. Wan Syaniza Izanee Nor Kartinie Zakaria Farah Din Secretary 2 2 Other Members I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. Capt Yusof Nasir Capt Muhammad Musa Capt Kamal Hisham Jamil Mohd Noor KP Chan Rizal Zakaria Rizal Said Abd Halim Mahmud Norfaiza Samad Ms Liz Ang OCT 2013 ISSUE 01 SUCCESS STORY OF EZX Dear Team/Colleagues, It is indeed a great feeling to have received a letter Dear Nasser, of appreciation in the early phase of our Hajj operation. The Director General of Air Cote d’Voire wrote to our Lessee NAS Air on their The first 3 flights have departed Abidjan. If for being delighted by the level of our service on the the first departure there were some logistics first few flights of this year’s Hajj that went well problems with the transfer of the pilgrims from for their pilgrims. This speaks volume for the the mosque to the airport, the departures 2 and 3 dedication and commitment of all in giving the were just perfect and very much on time. best of service that come from their hearts. I’m The general appreciation here is very good and all sure the kindness and care shown by our crew and parties involved agree that it is by far the best ever the +rest of the team towards the pilgrims have start of the Hajj. We have added on our side some touched their hearts and will be remembered for a improvements to expedite the processes and we long time. are in good shape now to keep this pace. On behalf of Management, I wish to compliment I would like to thank you and your organization and congratulate each and every one of you for for the support, the cooperation and the aircraft your untiring and selfless effort in ensuring our back on time each day. Let us make all the efforts level of service is second to none. Please continue to keep this outstanding performance! to give your best to these special guests of Allah in ensuring they are comfortable on their journey Many thanks and best personal regards, with us. René May all our efforts be blessed by the Almighty, In Sya Allah. René DECUREY | Directeur Général With warm regards, Hj. Rashid Sharif Chief Technical Officer Eaglexpress Air Charter Sdn Bhd 3 3 OCT 2013 ISSUE 01 NEW STAFF WELCOME ONBOARD! Staff who joined our organisation in September 2013 Flight Operations CAPTAIN NIAZI SAIF-UD DEAN YAP SZE WEI DATE JOINED: 5/9/2013 FIRST OFFICER DATE JOINED: 5/9/2013 CAPTAIN SHARIR BIN SIDEK KHAIRIL IZHAM BIN MOHD HANIFIAH DATE JOINED: 2/9/2013 FIRST OFFICER DATE JOINED: 5/9/2013 CAPTAIN MEOR ADLAN DAHARI BIN MEOR AHMAD AHMAD FAEEZ BIN MOHAMMAD BUSTAMAN DATE JOINED: 5/9/2013 FIRST OFFICER DATE JOINED: 5/9/2013 MOHAMAD AKRAM BIN ABDUL RAHIM FIRST OFFICER DATE JOINED: 5/9/2013 Finance MOHAMAD DANIAL BIN MAT SAID MUHAMMAD TAQIYUDDIN BIN BADRUL HISHAM ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DATE JOINED: 2/9/2013 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DATE JOINED: 17/9/2013 4 4 OCT 2013 ISSUE 01 NEW STAFF WELCOME ONBOARD! Staff who joined our organisation in September 2013 Cabin Crew Batch 11 Date Joined: 2/9/2013 AMIRA BINTI AYOUB NADIA EZWANI BINTI EZWAN FARINA BARNABAS BINTI MOHD SULAIMAN NOR SHUHADAH BINTI NOOR SHAH FAZLYNDA BINTI KAMAL PAROK NURUL IZIEANIE BINTI MOHD SALIM INTAN NUR FATIHAH BINTI ZAINAL ROSNEZAM BINTI MOHD SAAT JULILAWATI BINTI ABDUL MUBIN SUZAINA BINTI RAMELE @ RAMLI NADDIAH BINTI ABDUL NAJIR ZAMIRAH BINTI ZAKARIA 5 55 OCT 2013 ISSUE 01 Airlines in Malaysia REGULATION Saudi Arabia Visa and Passport Requirements: The airline industry is a large and growing industry in Malaysia. “The industry has been growing by 6% a year and scheduled airlines carries more than 1 billion passengers in 2008 alone”. - source from www.scribd.com. The Airline industry involves a large capital requirement such as aircraft, regulations, competitiveness and high level of expertise to manage and operate. Eaglexpress, is a newly develop airline in Malaysia, it complement the official carries for Hajj and Umrah in Malaysia, Asian and other continents across the globe. Eaglexpress operate Boeing 747-400 fleet and have carried more than 70,000 pilgrims from 2012 to-date. There are 17 active airlines providing commercial, charter and cargo services in Malaysia. With own flagship and unique services, these airlines serve not only to Malaysian, but from all walk of life for business and leisure. Passport A passport validity for at least six months during the time of visa application. Passport Note Passport holder with Israeli stamps or an Israeli birthplace on occasion is not permitted for entry/visas. Passengers who are not complying with Saudi conventions of dress and behaviour, including those who appear to be in state of intoxication, or who display inappropriate affection will be refused for entry. Visa Visas for Saudi Arabia are required by all nationals. Lost Passport/Visa Report to authority and Embassy immediately. TIPS Photo copy your passport (Your identification and the visa page) and use it as an identification whenever you are OUT of the Compound. Please do not bring your Original Passport along. Do keep it in a safe place. AIRLINE CALLSIGN ESTABLISH MALAYSIA AIRLINES MASKARGO SABAH AIR MHS AVIATION BERJAYA AIR TRANSMILE AIR SERVICES ATHENA AIR SERVICES WESTSTAR AVIATION (MALAYSIA) AIR ASIA MASWINGS AIR ASIA X FIREFLY NEPTUNE AIR EAGLEXPRESS MALAYSIAN 1972 MALAYSIAN SABAH AIR 1972 1975 1983 1989 1993 LAYANGLAYANG AEROSPACE MALINDO AIR GADING SARI 6 6 BERJAYA TRANSMILE 2003 2003 ASIAN EXPRESS MASWINGS XANADU FIREFLY WARISAN EAGLEXPRESS AIR LAYANG 1996 2007 2007 2007 2009 2012 MALINDO 2013 OCT 2013 ISSUE 01 8 Simple Ways to Control Stress! Simple modifications in posture, habits, thought, and behavior often go a long way toward reducing feelings of stress and tension. Here are 8 quick and simple things you can do immediately to help keep your stress level under control. 1. Control Your Anger: Watch for the next instance in which you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry at something trivial or unimportant, then practice letting go - make a conscious choice not to become angry or upset. Do not allow yourself to waste thought and energy where it isn't deserved. Effective anger management is a tried-and-true stress reducer. 2. Breathe: Breathe slowly and deeply. Before reacting to the next stressful occurrence, take three deep breaths and release them slowly. If you have a few minutes, try out breathing exercises such as meditation or guided imagery. 3. Slow Down: Whenever you feel overwhelmed by stress, practice speaking more slowly than usual. You'll find that you think more clearly and react more reasonably to stressful situations. Stressed people tend to speak fast and breathlessly; by slowing down your speech you'll also appear less anxious and more in control of any situation. 4. Complete One Simple Thing To Do: Jump start an effective time management strategy. Choose one simple thing you have been putting off (e.g. returning a phone call, making a doctor's appointment) and do it immediately. Just taking care of one nagging responsibility can be energizing and can improve your attitude. 5. Get Some Fresh Air: Get outdoors for a brief break. Our grandparents were right about the healing power of fresh air. Don't be deterred by foul weather or a full schedule. Even five minutes on a balcony or terrace can be rejuvenating. 6. Avoid Hunger and Dehydration: Drink plenty of water and eat small, nutritious snacks. Hunger and dehydration, even before you're aware of them, can provoke aggressiveness and exacerbate feelings of anxiety and stress. 7. Do a Quick Posture Check: Hold your head and shoulders upright and avoid stooping or slumping. Bad posture can lead to muscle tension, pain, and increased stress. 8. Recharge at the Day’s End: Plan something rewarding for the end of your stressful day, even if only a relaxing bath or half an hour with a good book. Put aside work, housekeeping or family concerns for a brief period before bedtime and allow yourself to fully relax. Don't spend this time planning tomorrow's schedule or doing chores you didn't get around to during the day. Remember that you need time to recharge and energize yourself - you'll be much better prepared to face another stressful day. If the above doesn’t apply PRAY VERY HARD 7 7 OCT 2013 ISSUE 01 NOTICE BOARD HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! 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This contest will be held from 3rd October till 3rd Nov 2013. The winner will be notified through email and will received RM100 Cash prize. Interested candidate please email your ideas to: 13-Nov Irnie Idayu Bt Azroie Ira Farina binti Mohamed Jasmani sara.petra @eaglexpressair.com 27-Nov 27-Nov 8 8