Batik Air Malaysia To Add 10 Aircraft This Year, Targets 85 Pct On-time Performance By Mid-year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Batik Air Malaysia plans to add 10 more aircraft this year, increasing its fleet to 63 planes as the airline accelerates network expansion, improves operational resilience and strengthens connectivity from Subang Airport.

Malaysia Airports Strengthens China Connectivity At KLIA, Tawau To Support VM2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports continues to expand international air connectivity with new airline services linking key cities in China to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Tawau Airport, in support of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

Airbus Says Committed To Grow Its Industrial Footprint In Malaysia's Defence, Aerospace Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus has reaffirmed Malaysia’s importance as a key market for its commercial aircraft, defence and space businesses, underscoring its long term commitment to supporting the country’s aerospace sector through strong industrial collaboration.

AAX Redesignates Benyamin Ismail As General Manager, Appoints Tharumalingam As Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has redesignated its chief executive officer (CEO) Benyamin Ismail to the position of general manager, effective today, as part of the consolidation of AirAsia Group’s aviation business under AAX.

MAHB 2025 Passenger Traffic Reaches 153.3 Mln As VM2026 Kicks Off

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Passenger movements across Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) global network reached 153.3 million in 2025, reflecting a positive momentum as Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) gets underway.

AirAsia X Completes Acquisition Of AirAsia Bhd And AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd From Capital A

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd has completed the acquisition of AirAsia Bhd (AAB) and AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd from Capital A Bhd, marking the final step in the consolidation of the group’s aviation businesses.

Malaysia Airlines' Europe Flights On Schedule After Iranian Airspace Closure, Affected Flights Rerouted

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has confirmed that all Malaysia Airlines passenger flights to London and Paris, as well as cargo operations to Amsterdam that utilise Middle East routings, continue to operate as scheduled following the temporary closure of Iranian airspace. 

MAG Set To Operate More Than 2,400 Flights For CNY

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) will be operating more than 2,400 flights during the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) travel period, including up to 198 additional services operated by Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.

Ant International Leverages Qr Networks To Power Over Two Bln Cross-border Transactions In 2025

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

BANGKOK, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International supported more than two billion cross-border digital transactions in 2025 for merchants across its core emerging markets, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Strong Demand For Malaysia Airlines’ Chengdu Flights

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has resumed its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Greater China market and strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and Western China, and supporting Malaysia’s inbound tourism ambitions under Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

Brahim’s To Expand PIA Kitchen This Year, Eyes Rising Tourist Arrivals

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies (Brahim’s) plans to expand its in-flight catering kitchen at Penang International Airport (PIA) this year to meet rising demand from Visit Malaysia 2026. 

November 2025 Air Passenger Demand Up 5.7 Pct Y-O-Y -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 versus the same period a year ago, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).