MAG Mandates Drug Screening For All Pilots, Says Detained Pilot Was Off Duty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has commenced mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots and will implement stricter screening for all active pilots, going beyond current industry practice.

Gulf Air Opens For Flight Bookings To KLIA Ahead Of F1 GP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has opened bookings for direct flights between Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), commencing on Sept 29, 2026, to strengthen links between the two countries.

Sun Phuquoc Airways Launches KL-Phu Quoc Route, Commencing Sept 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Sun PhuQuoc Airways has launched a new daily direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Phu Quoc to further strengthen tourism and travel connectivity between Malaysia and Vietnam.

Capital A Announces Growth Across Key Segments In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Investment holding company Capital A Bhd recorded growth across several key business segments in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, driven by stronger performance in its engineering, logistics and travel-platform businesses.

Riyadh Air Chooses Kuala Lumpur As First Southeast Asian Destination

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Riyadh Air has chosen Kuala Lumpur as its first destination in Southeast Asia with the launch of its inaugural three-times-weekly service between Riyadh and KL International Airport (KLIA), strengthening air connectivity between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

CAAM To Probe Circumstances Of Malaysian Pilot's Detention In Indonesia

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is investigating the reported detention of a Malaysian pilot in Indonesia from a regulatory perspective, including whether there were any lapses before the individual departed from Malaysia.

Riyadh Air Sees Strong Demand For Kuala Lumpur Route, Eyes Daily Flights

SEPANG, July 31 (Bernama) -- Riyadh Air has identified Kuala Lumpur as its first Southeast Asian destination on the back of strong travel demand between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, with plans to increase its current three-times-weekly service to daily flights, its chief commercial officer Vincent Coste said.

Malaysia Airlines Reserves Comment, Cooperates With Indonesian Authorities Over Pilot's Alleged Drug Offence

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines reserves its comment on its pilot being caught for a narcotics-related offence by the Indonesian authorities but noted that the airline takes such allegations seriously.

Malaysia Tourism Sector To Rev up For F1 Bahrain GP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s tourist arrivals are expected to shift into high gear with the arrival of Formula One (F1) racing fans from all across the globe to attend the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 (Bahrain GP), to be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on Oct 2-4.

Global Air Passenger Demand Falls 1.7 Pct In June 2026 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), fell 1.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in June 2026, largely due to declines in domestic markets in China, the United States and Japan, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

KLIA Poised To Support F1's Return To Malaysia -- MAHB

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is well-positioned to accommodate the expected influx of Formula 1 (F1) teams, officials and spectators with the return of the championship to Malaysia in October, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

Malaysia’s F1 Return Could Fuel Over RM1 Billion Economic Activity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 (Bahrain GP) could serve as a major economic catalyst by stimulating multiple sectors through higher expenditure by domestic and international visitors.