Capital A To Complete Airline Disposal In October, Eyes PN17 Exit By Year-End — Fernandes

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is optimistic of completing the disposal of its airline business to AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) by October, paving the way for the group to seek removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by year-end.

OAG: Kuala Lumpur Tops Asia Pacific Airports, Leading Global Low-Cost Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) shines as Asia Pacific’s top airport in OAG’s Megahubs 2025 report, ranking joint fourth globally and holding the title of the world’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC) Megahub.

AirAsia Eyes 45 Pct Malaysia Market, 70 Pct Domestic

CEBU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia aims to capture up to 45 per cent of Malaysia’s overall aviation market and 70 per cent of the domestic sector within the next two years, supported by new aircraft capacity and an international expansion strategy.

Malaysia, ASEAN To Supply 15 Pct Of Global SAF Feedstock -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been identified as one of the world’s critical hotspots for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Malaysia, China Strengthen Cargo Partnership To Drive KLIA As Leading Regional Hub

SEPANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia and China are strengthening regional trade through a strategic cargo partnership that positions Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as a leading regional hub to accelerate Malaysia’s economic growth.

Malaysia Airlines Makes History With All-Women Flight

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) made history when Flight MH2610 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu took off with an all-women team, from ground operations to the cockpit.

Petronas Delivers Malaysia’s First Locally Blended SAF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) --  Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has delivered Malaysia’s first blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), marking its in-house capability and readiness to provide continuous, scalable supply in the country.

Kuching Included In Malaysia Airlines' Bonus Side Trip Programme

KUCHING, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) announced today that Kuching has been included as the eighth destination under Malaysia Airlines’ Bonus Side Trip (BST) programme, making it the only Bornean destination in the initiative.

Malaysia’s Air Passenger Traffic Hits 9.3 Mln In July, Nearing Pre-pandemic Levels — CAAM

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on track for full recovery, with monthly passenger traffic reaching 9.3 million in July 2025, up 3.9 per cent month-on-month (MoM) and 5.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared with July 2024, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

GE Aerospace Commits US$75 Mln To Boost MRO, Engine Repair Capabilities In APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- GE Aerospace has announced its plan to invest US$75 million (US$1=RM4.21) across its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region through the end of 2025.

KLIA Aerotrain Resumes 24-hour Operations Post Two-week Maintenance

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The aerotrain service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has resumed round-the-clock operations following the completion of scheduled maintenance works, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

Malaysia Invites JD.com To Explore Smart Warehouse Investment In Selangor Aeropark

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has invited China’s one-stop e-commerce platform, JD.com, to consider investing in Selangor Aeropark’s Smart Warehouse, a move aimed at further consolidating Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) position as a regional logistics hub.