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PERTH, March 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific air travel has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels, driven by strong demand, global economic growth, and rising passenger volumes, said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling wildlife smuggling at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) through tighter security measures and closer cooperation with enforcement agencies.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Batik Air) has updated its power bank policy, effective immediately, allowing passengers to carry a maximum of two power banks, which must be kept on their person at all times and must not be placed in carry-on baggage.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The commercial aviation industry delivered an improved overall performance on safety in 2024 including showing improvements on the five-year average, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Feb (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry (MOT) views the sale of shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) as not affecting security, based on the commitment and cooperation between the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), MAHB, and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to ensure that security aspects are at the highest level.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Competency‐Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center has accredited and approved Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) training arm MAB Academy to certify Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) courses.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand reached a record high in 2024, with total traffic rising 10.4 per cent compared to the previous year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Global air cargo markets made significant strides last year, with demand rising 11.3 per cent in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK) compared to 2023, surpassing the record volumes set in 2021, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is expected in the second half of this year, CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Global air cargo markets saw robust growth in demand in November 2024, with cargo tonne-kilometres surging by 8.2 per cent compared to a year earlier, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) — Several airlines encountered devastating challenges, transforming the end of the year into a tragic chapter for aviation worldwide, resulting in a somber and deadly December for many, marking a stark contrast to hopes for a prosperous conclusion to the year.
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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.