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Air Asia Annual Report 2007
AirAsia Berhad (284669-W)
25-5, Block H, Jalan PJU 1/37, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : (603) 78809318 Fax : (603) 78806318 E-mail : investorrelations@airasia.com Website : www.airasia.com

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AirAsia Berhad | annual report 2007

Our Dreams and Aspirations
To be the largest low cost airline in Asia serving the 3 billion people who currently are underserved with poor connectivity and high fares.
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Our Dreams and Aspirations Corporate Profile Five Year Financial Highlights Share Performance Chairman’s Statement Group Chief Executive Officer’s Report AirAsia’s Strategy for Success Route Network Safety Product Development Go Holiday The Sky is Your Limit Champion of Low Fares AirAsia Roars Into Formula One One AirAsia Our People, Our Pride Investing In Our Future Major Milestones Serving You Better from Our 2nd LCC Terminal Awards & Accolades AirAsia Cares AirAsia Group Corporate Information Board of Directors Directors’ Profile Senior Management Senior Management Profile Managing Risk to Maximise Returns AirAsia Financial Snapshots Statement on Corporate Governance Audit Committee Report Statement on Internal Control Additional Compliance Information Financial Statement Analysis of Shareholdings List of Properties Held Notice of Annual General Meeting Proxy Form

To be the best company to work for where employees are treated as part of a big family Create a globally recognised ASEAN brand To strive for the lowest cost so that all of the 3 billion people can fly with AirAsia Maintain the highest quality product using the best technology to reduce cost and enhance service level

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China

Myanmar Laos

Macau

AirAsia – Asia’s low cost leader
AirAsia flies to over 86 routes across 11 countries in ASIA.

Thailand

Cambodia Vietnam

Philipines

Malaysia

Thailand

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