MAVCOM Reports 32 Pct Drop In Complaints For 1H2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) received 2,083 complaints in the first half of 2024 (1H2024), a 32 per cent decrease from 3,063 complaints in the same period last year.

AirAsia Pushes For A More Liberalised Air Travel Landscape In ASEAN

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.

AAX Issues Circular On Proposed RM6.8 Bln Acquisition For Shareholders' Review

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has released a detailed circular on the RM6.8 billion acquisition of Capital A Bhd's entire equity stake in AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) for its shareholders’ review ahead of its Extraordinary General Meeting on Oct 16.

IATA's Updated Net Zero Roadmaps Establish The Feasibility Of Energy Transition By 2050

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released updated Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps, which among others conclude that the air transport industry’s energy transition is feasible on the 2050 horizon.

AirAsia Cambodia’s Siem Reap-Singapore Route To Propel the Kingdom’s Aviation Sector

From Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Cambodia announced a strategic move to launch its new Siem Reap to Singapore route by targeting the year-end rising passenger traffic that will help to spur the domestic aviation sector.

IATA Urges Govt To Introduce Incentives Or Tax Credits In Budget 2025 To Support SAF

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.

AirAsia To Add 2,000 Weekly Flights, 150,000 Seats Across 40 Key Routes By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AirAsia is expanding its domestic connectivity across Malaysia with the addition of 2,000 weekly flights and 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by the end of the year. 

CAAM Must Strengthen Capabilities To Tackle Global Aviation Challenges - Hasbi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) must continuously enhance its capabilities to improve safety, security, and capacity, ensuring it can meet emerging regional and global challenges.