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Corporate : aviation

CAAM-MAVCOM Merger Set For Second Half Of 2025

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.

Airbus Delivers 766 Commercial Aircraft In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers worldwide in 2024 compared to 735 planes in the previous year.

Air Travel Demand Will Be Robust In 2025, Driven By Surge In Business, Leisure Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has projected that air travel recovery will remain intact and demand will be robust in 2025, with an estimation of tourist arrivals of 31 million into Malaysia this year, up 15 per cent from an estimated 27 million last year.

November 2024 Air Passenger Traffic Reaches 8.0 Mln, Robust 15.8 Pct Y-o-y Increase - MAVCOM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector has been seeing sustained recovery and growth, with air passenger traffic reaching 8.0 million passengers in November 2024, marking a robust 15.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase compared to November 2023.

Deadliest December For Global Aviation, A Somber End To 2024

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.

MJets Air Buys A Freighter For US$4.6 Mln As Part Of Fleet Expansion Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- MJets Air Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MMAG Holdings Bhd (MMAG), has acquired a Boeing B737-400SF converted freighter for US$4.6 million (US$1=RM4.49) as part of its plan to expand its fleet to 13 aircraft by the end of 2025.

AirAsia In Talks On Aircraft Purchases As Part Of Expansion Strategy

SEPANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Embraer and Comac to purchase new aircraft as part of its expansion strategy for its airline operations under the AirAsia brand.

Airbus, Rolls-royce Step In To Resolve Malaysia Airlines' Grounded A330neo

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Airbus has pledged full support to Malaysia Airlines as the carrier faces a 48-hour grounding of its new Airbus A330neo (new engine option), following its inaugural flight to Melbourne on Dec 19.

GDA Stands Firm On RM11 Offer For MAHB Despite Directors' Rejection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA), the consortium proposing to privatise Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), remains steadfast on its RM11 per share offer price, despite recommendations from independent directors to reject it.