Heathrow Named World's Most Connected Airport For Third Consecutive Year – OAG

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- London Heathrow (LHR) has been named the world’s most connected airport for the third year in a row, according to OAG’s Megahubs 2025 report.

Capital A To Complete Airline Disposal In October, Eyes PN17 Exit By Year-End — Fernandes

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is optimistic of completing the disposal of its airline business to AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) by October, paving the way for the group to seek removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by year-end.

OAG: Kuala Lumpur Tops Asia Pacific Airports, Leading Global Low-Cost Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) shines as Asia Pacific’s top airport in OAG’s Megahubs 2025 report, ranking joint fourth globally and holding the title of the world’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC) Megahub.

Aviation Supremo Tony Fernandes Urges ASEAN To Be Brave And Liberalise, Accelerate Regional Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should not be defensive but take bold decisions to liberalise rules to accelerate regional economic integration, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

AirAsia Eyes 45 Pct Malaysia Market, 70 Pct Domestic

CEBU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia aims to capture up to 45 per cent of Malaysia’s overall aviation market and 70 per cent of the domestic sector within the next two years, supported by new aircraft capacity and an international expansion strategy.

Malaysia Eyes Increasing Henan Flights In Bid To Boost Tourism, Investment

SEPANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia is looking at increasing the number of direct flights to and from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in Henan, China, as part of efforts to enhance connectivity and boost tourism, trade and investment.

Asia Digital Engineering Doubling MRO Hangar Lines To 40 Within Three To Five Years 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE) is targeting to double its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hangar lines to 40 within the next three to five years. 

AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 Expects To Draw 15,000 Visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The AirAsia Travel Fair (AATF) 2025 is expected to attract about 15,000 visitors, a 5,000 increase from its last pre-pandemic edition in 2019, as the airline revived its signature travel fair series with plans to make next year’s showcase the largest in Malaysia.

Malaysia Airlines' "On-time Performance" For Domestic Flights At 85.3 Pct As Of May 2025 -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines  (MAS) achieved an on-time performance (OTP) of 85.3 per cent for domestic flights as of May 2025, followed by AirAsia (84.5 per cent) and Batik Air (73.5 per cent), according to the Ministry of Transport (MOT).

Malaysia Stands Firm On Key National Policies In US Trade Talks – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was among the few countries that stood firm on protecting key national policies during trade negotiations with the United States (US), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament on Tuesday.

Capital A, AirAsia X Agree To Extend AAAGL, AAB Cut Off Date To Aug 31

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) have mutually agreed to further extend the AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd’s (AAB) cut-off date under both companies’ share sale and purchase agreements (SSPAs), respectively, from July 31, 2025 until Aug 31, 2025 or such other date as mutually agreed.

AirAsia Launches Direct KL, Kuching–Pontianak Routes From Sept 12

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has launched two new direct routes connecting Kuala Lumpur and Kuching to Pontianak, the capital city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, with AirAsia as the only airline operating international flights to the city starting Sept 12, 2025.