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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO) remains optimistic that the country’s aerospace industry will expand between 15 and 20 per cent by 2030, underpinned by strong investment momentum and growing capabilities across the ecosystem.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Airbus is strengthening its footprint in Malaysia’s defence sector through a series of new agreements signed at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions, underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting the National Defence Industry Policy (NDIP).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Weststar Group is looking to strengthen its footprint in the defence sector in Malaysia, leveraging the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions, as the segment currently contributes about 25 per cent to its overall business.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Airbus sees strong potential for Malaysia, especially Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), to emerge as another super connector or mega hub in the Asia-Pacific region, alongside established hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Airbus remains steadfast in its aim of capturing a significant share of aircraft demand in the Asia-Pacific region over the next two decades, forecast to be 19,560 passenger aircraft or a staggering 46 per cent of total global demand, despite uncertainties due to the war in West Asia.
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 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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has confirmed that no injuries were reported among passengers or crew following an incident involving flight AK720 from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur.
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) -- Weststar Group is not affected by the West Asia crisis, having exited its offshore transportation operations in the region since late last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Weststar Group’s aviation arm Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd has inked a RM2 billion financing deal with AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) to accelerate its expansion.
