For this Malaysian father-daughter duo, aviation is a family affair
This Father's Day, the spotlight is on RMAF veteran fighter pilot Lieutenant-Colonel (R) John Sham Alagarsamy and his daughter Samantha Laura, whose shared passion for flying has brought them even closer together.
Higher jet fuel prices expected to pose a challenge for AAX in 2Q
AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) is expected to post a weak performance in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q26).
MAG working closely with AirBorneo on operational recovery, aircraft availability
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), through its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm, MAB Engineering Services, remains committed to supporting AirBorneo under its existing maintenance partnership as the Sarawak-owned airline works to overcome recent operational challenges.
Vietnam to open seven new airports by 2030
Vietnam plans to bring seven new airports into operation by 2030 as part of a broader effort to expand the country's aviation network and meet rising travel demand.
Airbus confirms cancellation of AirAsia X order for 15 A330-900 aircraft
KUALA LUMPUR: Airbus has confirmed that AirAsia X's order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft has been cancelled by mutual agreement between the two parties.
Runway at KLIA temporary closes, reopens after burst aircraft tyre cleared
PETALING JAYA: One of Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) runways will remain temporarily closed until 9pm on Saturday (June 13) following an earlier aircraft tyre burst, according to a travel advisory issued by Malaysia Airports.
MAG president and group CEO Capt Nasaruddin appointed to IATA governing board
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) president and group chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar has been appointed to the board of governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) during its 82nd annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
AirBorneo apologises for disruptions, reaffirms commitment to reliable service
KUCHING: AirBorneo has apologised to guests affected by recent flight delays and cancellations across Sarawak and Sabah for the disruptions and inconvenience, in a statement on Wednesday (June 10).
CAAM keeps an eye on AirBorneo issues, stresses safety and consumer rights
PETALING JAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is monitoring recent flight delays, cancellations and schedule changes affecting AirBorneo services across Sabah and Sarawak, reminding the airline to uphold consumer rights under the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016 (MACPC).
IATA: Middle East disruptions, high fuel prices to halve airline industry profitability in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Airlines' total net profit in 2026 is expected to be US$23 billion (US$1 = RM4.02), about half the previous projection of US$41 billion, as a result of war-related disruptions in West Asia and high fuel prices, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
