Airborne ambitions, grounded reality


WHEN AirBorneo took over MASWings at the start of this year, the move was celebrated as a milestone for Sarawak.

The state would finally have its own airline. The long-term vision was ambitious – to strengthen connectivity within Borneo, support tourism and business growth, and eventually position Sarawak as a regional aviation gateway.

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