By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Airbus sees strong potential in Sarawak’s ambition to position itself not just as a domestic hub but also as a regional aviation hub, amid ongoing positive developments surrounding the establishment of AirBorneo.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s sea and land transport sectors remain relatively stable, particularly in cargo handling and public transport passenger movement, despite the ongoing global energy crisis.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd announced its consolidated air operating certificates (AOCs) have carried about 18.9 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026), up by nine per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) driven by a surge in domestic demand.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) near-term outlook remains supported by sustained travel demand, despite new fuel surcharges introduced to manage the jet fuel price surge triggered by the West Asia regional conflict, which has led to higher airfares.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Bhd has received its 15th Boeing 737-8, the first arrival of the year, which officially landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) last night.
GEORGE TOWN, April 9 (Bernama) -- The new direct flight between Penang and Chongqing underscores the state’s strategic efforts to strengthen its presence in the China market and further enhance air connectivity with Western China, injecting fresh momentum into regional tourism and economic exchanges.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Rising fuel prices can precipitate a structural shakeout in the airline industry via consolidation, as well as signal the demise of weak and badly run airlines, an aviation analyst warned today.
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates a gradual recovery for the aviation industry within a few months, particularly in the Gulf region, amid the recent developments in conflicts in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has announced new direct services to Shanghai, China and Sydney, Australia, beginning June and July this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has not engaged in fuel hedging despite plans to do so, as rising oil prices and financial constraints hinder the airline’s ability to secure costs.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reaffirmed that its Hajj flight operations for the 2026 season will proceed as scheduled despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have disrupted air travel in parts of the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) plans to expand its mainline fleet to 116 aircraft, serving 106 destinations by 2035, said its president and group chief executive officer (CEO), Captain Nasaruddin A Bakar.
