Malaysia’s Aviation Sector Soars To New Heights In 2025, Search For MH370 Resumes On Dec 30

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) – As the year draws to a close in what was surely an eventful period for the aviation sector, news that the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on Dec 30 will hog the limelight in 2026.

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).

Ascend Airways Malaysia Optimistic On ACMI Business With Operations Targeted For Mid-November

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — Ascend Airways Malaysia is confident of the prospects of its aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) business, with operations targeted to commence by mid-November this year in line with rising demand and interest in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Malaysia, Regional Partners Working To Establish Common ACMI Standards For Seamless Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — Malaysia is working with regional partners to develop common standards for aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) approval, air operator certificate (AOC) validation and information sharing, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). 

KLIA Achieves Global Standards In Departure Efficiency Through Airspace Enhancements -- CAAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has achieved global standards in departure efficiency, marking a major milestone in Malaysia’s air traffic management capabilities following the implementation of key airspace enhancements, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

Malaysia Airlines' "On-time Performance" For Domestic Flights At 85.3 Pct As Of May 2025 -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines  (MAS) achieved an on-time performance (OTP) of 85.3 per cent for domestic flights as of May 2025, followed by AirAsia (84.5 per cent) and Batik Air (73.5 per cent), according to the Ministry of Transport (MOT).

CAAM Partners With Boeing To Enhance Air Traffic Management At KLIA

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and global aerospace company Boeing have teamed up to make air traffic operations more efficient at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

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.

CAAM-MAVCOM Merger A Key Step For Aviation Growth -- AirAsia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia recognises the merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) as an important step towards strengthening the country’s aviation sector.

Aviation Experts Convene In Penang For ASEAN Aviation Sustainability Workshop

GEORGE TOWN, June 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 88 aviation experts from the region and Europe gathered here for the ASEAN Workshop on Aviation Sustainability - Operational Improvements and Efficiency Gains to discuss various aviation-related topics, including a focus on carbon emission measurements and airspace efficiency.

Ascend Airways Malaysia Advances AOC Process, Eyes November 2025 Cargo Launch

MAVCOM-CAAM Merger Progressing Well, Timeline Yet To Be Set – Hasbi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The merger of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is progressing well, though no specific timeline has been set, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said.