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.

AirBorneo To Launch Website, Call Centre Tomorrow

KUCHING, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Sarawak state-owned airline AirBorneo will launch its official website and call centre tomorrow, marking the start of ticket sales for flights following its takeover of MASwings at the end of December this year.

MAVCOM Reports 99 Pct Complaints Received In 2H 2024 Resolved

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) reported that 99 per cent of all complaints received in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024) were successfully resolved, with 37 per cent of these cases resulting in airlines reversing their initial decisions in favour of consumers.

MASwings Handover: Has No Financial Impact On MAG - Capt Izham

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The handover of MASwings to the Sarawak state government will not have any financial impact on the Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) profit and loss (P&L) statement.  

Air Borneo Set To Launch Branding With Public Logo Competition As Part Of Airline’s Transition

LUNDU (Sarawak), March 4 (Bernama) -- Air Borneo, the state-owned airline of Sarawak, is finalising its branding, which includes developing a logo that will soon be subject to a public competition.

Air Borneo To Strengthen Sarawak Connectivity, Complement National Aviation Sector – Loke

SEPANG, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The establishment of AirBorneo, backed by the Sarawak government, is poised to strengthen regional connectivity and enhance air travel options in Sabah and Sarawak, without disrupting the country’s existing aviation landscape, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

IATA Approves Malaysia Aviation Group To Certify Dangerous Goods Training

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Competency‐Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center has accredited and approved Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) training arm MAB Academy to certify Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) courses.

Malaysia Must Fully Leverage Its Strong Aerospace Ecosystem – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should capitalise its strong aerospace ecosystem and must maximise its potential to drive industry growth, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) deputy secretary-general (Industry), Datuk Hanafi Sakri.

Sarawak's MASwings Acquisition Finalised, Airline To Be Known As AirBorneo

KUCHING, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government, which today formalised its acquisition of MASwings through the signing of a sale and purchase agreement with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has named the state’s new airline AirBorneo. 

Sarawak Govt's Acquisition Of MASwings To Be Finalised On Feb 12

KUCHING, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Sarawak government’s acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group, is set to be finalised through the signing of a sale and purchase agreement on Wednesday next week (Feb 12).

Airbus, Rolls-royce Step In To Resolve Malaysia Airlines' Grounded A330neo

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Airbus has pledged full support to Malaysia Airlines as the carrier faces a 48-hour grounding of its new Airbus A330neo (new engine option), following its inaugural flight to Melbourne on Dec 19.

Sarawak Set To Finalise MASwings Acquisition By Next Month - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is set to finalise the sale and purchase agreement for MASwings, a subsidiary regional airline of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), by next month, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.