AirAsia In Talks On Aircraft Purchases As Part Of Expansion Strategy

SEPANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Embraer and Comac to purchase new aircraft as part of its expansion strategy for its airline operations under the AirAsia brand.

Airbus, Rolls-royce Step In To Resolve Malaysia Airlines' Grounded A330neo

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Airbus has pledged full support to Malaysia Airlines as the carrier faces a 48-hour grounding of its new Airbus A330neo (new engine option), following its inaugural flight to Melbourne on Dec 19.

Tentative Date For CAAM-Mavcom Merger Set, To Be Announced By Transport Ministry -- CAAM CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The tentative date for the merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has been set and will be revealed later by the Transport Ministry.

MAHB Records 11.2 Mln Passenger Movements In November, Nearing Pre-pandemic Levels

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported a total of 11.2 million passenger movements across its airport network in November 2024, reflecting a robust 16.1 per cent growth compared to November 2023 and reaching 96.7 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.

Hong Kong-Taipei Is 2024 World's Busiest International Airline Route, says OAG

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong (HKG) to Taipei (TPE) route has been revealed as the world’s busiest international route in 2024, according to a latest analysis by OAG.

Kota Kinabalu And Langkawi Achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LIA) have achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1 Mapping by the Airports Council International (ACI), recognising their commitment to carbon management and environmental sustainability.

Global Passenger Demand Up 7.1 Pct In October 2024 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres, was up 7.1 per cent in October 2024 compared to the same month last year, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Asia Digital Engineering Eyes U.S. Market With FAA Approval In Sight - CEO Mahesh

SEPANG, Dec 4 (Bernama) – Capital A's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), aims to expand its international footprint with plans to service American airlines in the near future, pending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval.

Asia Digital Engineering Well-placed To Seek Listing Due To Strong Earnings, Strategic Growth

SEPANG, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE) is set to chalk up significantly higher revenue next year, which will position it well financially to seek listing sooner rather than later.

Airbus Delivers First A330neo For Malaysia Airlines

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, according to Airbus. 

Airasia X 3Q Net Profit Surges To RM121.63 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X (AAX) Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) surged to RM121.63 million, up from RM5.56 million in the same quarter last year.

MAHB To Sustain Strong Passenger Growth In 2024-2025 -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is expected to sustain strong passenger traffic growth in 2024-2025, supported by rising demand from key markets such as China, India, and Southeast Asia.