AirBorneo To Start Jetplane Operations In July 2026 — Abang Johari

KUCHING, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo will begin operating jet aircraft from July next year as part of the state’s plan to strengthen regional air connectivity, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said.

Johor Bahru-Kunming Direct Flights To Give Tailwind To Visit Malaysia 2026

BEIJING, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Direct flights between Johor Bahru and Kunming will contribute positively to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), said Consul-General of Malaysia to Kunming, Muhamad Akmal Abdul Wahab. 

China Southern To Add Third Daily Guangzhou-Penang Flight

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- China Southern Airlines will increase its Guangzhou–Penang direct flights from two to three daily services from December 28, strengthening air connectivity ahead of Malaysia Tourism Year 2026.

Ethiopian Airlines Sees Stronger Asia-Pacific Growth With Malaysia Emerging As Fast-Growing Market

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) – Ethiopian Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia emerging as one of its fastest-growing markets amid surging air travel demand between Africa and Asia.

IATA: Asia Pacific Demand Remains Robust, Malaysia Set For Sustained Growth

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific remains the world’s fastest-growing aviation region, with demand continuing to outpace capacity amid supply chain pressures, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

AirAsia Implements Preventive Maintenance On A320 Fleet To Comply With Airworthiness Directive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd has begun implementing a mandatory software rollback on its Airbus A320 Family aircraft today, in line with an urgent Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by certification authorities.

European Buyers Show No Negative Perception Over Palm Oil SAF -- Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- There is no negative perception among European buyers regarding the suitability of palm oil as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

No Malaysia Airlines Aircraft Grounded Over Technical Problems -- Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- No Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s (MAS) aircraft are currently grounded due to technical problems, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. 

IATA, Malaysia, Japan, Industry Partners Urge Stronger Global Cooperation In Aviation Climate Action

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with Malaysia, Japan and leading industry stakeholders, have urged governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action toward net-zero aviation by 2050. 

MAG Appoints Captain Nasaruddin As President And Group CEO, Succeeding Captain Izham

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has appointed Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar as its president and group chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026, a new designation succeeding the former group managing director position.

Ascend Airways Malaysia Ready To Ascent After Obtaining Certificate, Permit - CEO

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Ascend Airways Malaysia has received its air operator certificate (AOC) and air service permit (ASP) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) on Thursday, marking a crucial step forward to commencing commercial operations in Malaysia.

Selangor Aims For Expansion Of Aerospace And Aviation Ops In Its Territory

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government is ramping up efforts to strengthen its position as the local aerospace and aviation hub with the goal of housing up to 70 per cent of the nation's operations in the state, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari