IATA Records 2.6 Pct Growth In Global Passenger Demand In June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recorded a 2.6 per cent increase in total global passenger demand for June 2025.

IATA: Air Cargo Demand Slows To 0.8 Pct In June Amid Trade Uncertainty, Asia Pacific Leads Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The air cargo industry’s demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 0.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in June 2025, down from 2.2 per cent in May, reflecting continued uncertainty in the cargo market amid trade tensions.

CAAM To Take Over Mavcom's Regulatory Functions From Aug 1, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will assume the Malaysian Aviation Commission's (Mavcom) regulatory functions and responsibilities within the civil aviation industry effective Aug 1, 2025.

MAHB On Track To Achieve 62 Mln Passenger Movements By Year-end -- Group MD

SEPANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of achieving its target of 62 million passenger movements by year-end, a milestone that would mark its return to pre-pandemic levels.

Brahim's Optimistic On New Clients, Global Halal Expansion

BANGI, July 17 (Bernama) -- Brahim's Holdings Bhd is steadily rebuilding its inflight catering business while expanding its presence in the global halal food segment, said its executive chairman, Datuk Seri Ibrahim Ahmad.

Syilis' Sambal Penetrates Saudi Inflight Market

BATU GAJAH, July 15 (Bernama) -- Syilis brand nasi lemak sambal will be going places literally as the Perak product will be served inflight on the meal menu on Saudi Airlines flights, thus penetrating the Saudi Arabian market.

Malaysia’s Aerospace Industry Revenue Expected To Expand Up To 25 Pct This Year -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s aerospace industry revenue is projected to grow 20 to 25 per cent this year from RM25.1 billion (US$5.93 billion) in 2024, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Malaysia Wants Airbus, Embraer To Consider Malaysia As MRO, Supply Chain hub

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants aircraft supplier companies such as Airbus and Embraer to make the country a hub for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), training and supply chain activities, if the agreements to purchase dozens of aircraft by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines are realised.

Singapore Competition Watchdog Grants Conditional Nod To Malaysia Airlines-SIA Tie-up

SINGAPORE, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Monday granted conditional approval for the proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines Bhd.

MAG Adds 20 A330neo Aircraft To Boost Fleet, Network Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has exercised its purchase rights for 20 additional A330neo aircraft through a direct order with Airbus.

PM Anwar's Visit To France A Success, Reviving Partnerships Across All Sectors -- President Macron

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

PARIS, July 4 (Bernama) -- French President Emmanuel Macron has described Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day visit to France as a success, with the two nations reviving partnerships across all sectors.

Escalating Tension In Middle East Raises Cost Concerns Among Travellers, Insurers

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.