1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the trading day higher on Monday amid the regional uptrend, buoyed by bargain hunting in commodities, consumer goods and gaming.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session firmer today, boosted by positive sentiments following the end of the United States (US) dockworkers strike and the better-than-expected US monthly job data, said an analyst.
1y ago
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
MANILA, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- With the pressing demand for more efficient and localised aircraft maintenance services, Cebu Pacific, a low-cost carrier in the Philippines, is inviting discussions to establish a local aircraft component maintenance business within Asia’s rapidly expanding aviation sector.
1y ago
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' low-cost carrier, has signed a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
1y ago
MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Asia Pacific business aviation has plenty of growth opportunities, including the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Malaysia, and the sector is set to have a bullish outlook next year, according to the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).
1y ago
MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — The Philippines aviation industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and is poised to become an aviation hub in Asia by 2028, lifted by its airport privatisation initiatives and the completion of its new airport.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Despite a thriving operation in major ASEAN countries, AirAsia’s persistent difficulty in obtaining an operating licence in Singapore highlights a key challenge in the aviation sector—the conflict between national protectionism and the need for open competition.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the government to consider introducing incentives or tax credits in the upcoming Budget 2025 to support Malaysia’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Airbus’ focus on sustainability presents a promising avenue for Malaysia to contribute to the future of green aviation as the aircraft manufacturer is set to expand its operations and sourcing in Malaysia, said Malaysia’s Ambassador to France, Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Tucked away behind the scenes and high above the ground, the role played by a group of unsung heroes is just as crucial as that of pilots, if not more stressful.