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IATA Expects Gradual Aviation Recovery In Gulf Amid Latest Development In West Asia

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.

Weststar Unaffected By West Asia Crisis After Exiting Region

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.

Weststar Aviation Inks RM2 Bln Financing Deal With Ambank To Accelerate Expansion

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.

AirAsia X Says No Job Cuts Or Unpaid Leave Despite Industry Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X has assured that it is not implementing job cuts or voluntary unpaid leave as an option to manage rising costs due to the West Asia conflict. 

MAG’s Hedging Strategy Pays Off Amid Fuel Volatility, Eyes China For Growth

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is strengthening its resilience against fuel price volatility through a structured hedging strategy to counter rising costs, while maintaining a steady expansion trajectory with particular focus on lucrative China and other key Asian markets.

Hajj Operations Remain On Track Despite West Asia Tension - MAG

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. 

MAG To Expand Mainline Fleet To 116 Aircraft, Serving 106 Destinations By 2035

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.

Malaysia Airlines Launches Shenzen, Changsa Routes Starting July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Bhd is expanding its network with the launch of new routes to Shenzhen and Changsha, China, starting July 2026.

MAG May Tap Khazanah Funds In 2026 To Support Fleet Expansion, Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is looking into drawing on shareholder funding from Khazanah Nasional Bhd this year to support its fleet expansion and maintenance commitments, despite a significant improvement in its operating cash flow.

The Sky Is Not The Limit, It's Just The Beginning For These Women In Aviation

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The aviation sector has long been a male-dominated industry but women are boldly breaking through those barriers, making sacrifices to pursue their dreams, proving that passion and determination know no gender.

Global Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double By 2050 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) report for air travel, which projected that global air passenger demand will more than double by 2050.

AirBorneo Opts For Boeing, Jet Operations Routes Planned To KL, Singapore

KUCHING, March 16 (Bernama) — AirBorneo plans to launch regional jet operations from Kuching in July using three Boeing 737-800 aircraft as part of efforts to expand its connectivity beyond the existing network.