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AirAsia-Airbus Aircraft Deal Supports Malaysia's Aspiration To Be Asia's Leading Aviation Hub

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

PARIS, July 4 (Bernama) -- The signing of an agreement between AirAsia and Airbus for the purchase of A321XLR aircraft will further strengthen the airline's operational capabilities for short- and medium-haul routes, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Escalating Tension In Middle East Raises Cost Concerns Among Travellers, Insurers

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.

Geopolitical Tensions, Abrupt Airspace Closures Keep Malaysian And Global Airlines On High Alert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of airspace closures by Arab states after Iran launched a missile strike on a United States (US) base in Qatar.

CAAM-MAVCOM Merger A Key Step For Aviation Growth -- AirAsia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia recognises the merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) as an important step towards strengthening the country’s aviation sector.

Asia Digital Engineering Secures Maintenance, Repair Certifications From FAA, EASA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Capital A Bhd, has been awarded certifications from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Bids For Penang International Airport Terminal Under Package 3 Expected In May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bids for Penang International Airport (PIA) main terminal building  under the Package 3 are expected to open in May 2025 ahead of its scheduled 2027 completion.

Malaysia To Expand Flight Connectivity To Europe - Loke

SEPANG, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is working towards expanding its flight connectivity to Europe, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KLIA Ranks Among Top 10 Airports Globally With Near-perfect Score In 2024 ASQ Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been ranked among the top 10 airports globally in the 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey for airports handling over 40 million passengers annually. 

MAHB Privatisation Signals Major Changes For Malaysia’s Airport Sector -- Aviation Experts 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The privatisation and delisting of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) represents a crucial turning point for the country’s aviation industry, offering a chance to improve operational efficiency and service quality across its airports, analysts opined.

Sarawak's MASwings Acquisition Finalised, Airline To Be Known As AirBorneo

KUCHING, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government, which today formalised its acquisition of MASwings through the signing of a sale and purchase agreement with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has named the state’s new airline AirBorneo. 

MAVCOM On Track To Meet Passenger Traffic forecast Of Up To 97.6 Million This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is expected to meet its narrowed down passenger traffic forecast of between 95.4 million and 97.6 million passengers this year supported by the continued robust recovery of the Malaysian aviation sector in the first six months of 2024 (1H2024).

AirAsia Aims To Propel KLIA As World's Leading Aviation Megahub And Position ASEAN As The Next Dubai

SEPANG, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has reaffirmed its commitment to driving ASEAN connectivity and elevating the region’s status as a global transit point, much like how Dubai is recognised for international air travel and trade.