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KLIA retains 4th spot globally in OAG index, remains Asia Pacific’s most connected megahub

PUTRAJAYA: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has retained its position as the world's fourth most connected international airport while remaining the most connected megahub in Asia-Pacific.

Malaysia Airlines extends Airbus maintenance deal for A330ceo fleet

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has extended its Flight Hour Services (FHS) agreement with Airbus for its A330ceo fleet, continuing a maintenance partnership that began in 2017.

AirAsia Malaysia renews air operator certificate, valid until Sept 2029

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Malaysia has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), which is valid until Sept 30, 2029.

Malaysia Airlines staff named best in Asia, cabin crew at global 3rd place

Malaysia Airlines has been named Best Airline Staff in Asia at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards with its cabin crew earning a place among the top three in the World's Best Airline Cabin Crew category.

No govt bailout discussions for AirAsia

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd has not had any discussions with the government over a bailout and remains confident in its liquidity and business sustainability, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Fernandes rubbishes claims AirAsia needs government aid

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has rubbished claims that the low-cost carrier is relying on government assistance to weather its financial difficulties, insisting that there have been no discussions with Putrajaya on a rescue or bailout.

AirAsia's Fernandes says travel demand remains strong, current crisis 'far' less severe than Covid

HONG KONG: AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said on Friday that the low-cost carrier's challenges from soaring jet fuel costs were "far, far" less severe than those it faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he sought to reassure investors about the airline's financial health.

AirAsia founder hits back at critics as airline’s stock slumps

A defiant AirAsia Group Bhd. co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said reports Malaysia's government has asked rivals for help were false, saying the low-cost airline will emerge from its current crisis stronger than before. 

Cash-strapped AirAsia takes unusual step of unloading new planes

AirAsia Group Bhd. has sold six newly-delivered aircraft since the start of last year, including two in July, in an unusual about-face that points to the financial strain gripping the airline. 

Malaysia strengthens aerospace position as local players move up value chain

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's aerospace industry is strengthening its position in the regional supply chain as local companies expand into higher-value manufacturing, maintenance and engineering services.