Boeing 737-800 Malaysia Airlines reinstates direct flights to Kolkata, India after 18 years Malaysia Airlines made a historic return to Kolkata, India, with the launch of a direct service after 18… ByJean Carmela LimDecember 6, 2024
AirAsia AirAsia launches new direct route from Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City AirAsia has expanded its reach and network in Vietnam by launching a new direct route from Kota Kinabalu… ByJean Carmela LimDecember 4, 2024
AirAsia AirAsia to expand China reach with Penang-Shenzhen, Kota Kinabalu-Shantou routes AirAsia is expanding its reach into mainland China with the launch of two new routes from Malaysia. The… ByJean Carmela LimAugust 28, 2024
Airport Chemical gas leak at Kuala Lumpur Airport in Malaysia affects 39 people 39 people have fallen sick due to a chemical gas leak at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in… ByJean Carmela LimJuly 8, 2024
AirAsia AirAsia cements place as ‘largest foreign airline in China’ with two new routes AirAsia has cemented its place as the “largest foreign airline in China” with the launch of two new… ByIan MolyneauxJuly 3, 2024
Air defense forces US hands over three CN 235-220 maritime surveillance aircraft to Malaysia The US government has officially handed over three CN 235-220 maritime surveillance aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air… ByJean Carmela LimJuly 1, 2024
Africa AirAsia X goes on safari with brand new route to Kenyan capital from November AirAsia X, the long-haul segment of AirAsia, has announced plans to expand into Africa with the launch of… ByIan MolyneauxJuly 1, 2024
Airbus Malaysia Airlines releases exclusive photos of first Airbus A330neo in Toulouse Malaysia Airlines has released exclusive photos of its first Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) during its final assembly at the… ByIan MolyneauxMay 29, 2024
AirAsia AirAsia launches non-stop flights between Kuala Lumpur and Ahmedabad Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has launched direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel… ByJean Carmela LimMay 7, 2024
crash Two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters collide mid-air, killing all 10 onboard 10 crew members have died after two Royal Malaysian Navy (Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia / TLDM) helicopters collided… ByJean Carmela LimApril 23, 2024
Airlines Multiple flights from Malaysia to Borneo canceled following volcanic eruption Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have announced multiple flight cancellations to airports in East Malaysia (also known as Malaysian… ByLuke PetersApril 18, 2024
Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines forms multi-year global partnership with Manchester United Malaysia Airlines have been unveiled as Manchester United’s official commercial airline in a new multi-year global partnership deal. … ByIan MolyneauxMarch 22, 2024
AirAsia X AirAsia X officially launches direct flights from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Malaysia AirAsia X has officially entered the Central Asian market with the launch of a direct service from Kuala… ByJean Carmela LimMarch 18, 2024
AirAsia AirAsia rejigs Airbus order, opts for A321LR over A321neo to help boost growth AirAsia has rejigged its Airbus order, replacing a number of A321neo purchases with the longer-range variant. The announcement… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 23, 2024
crash BK 160 Gabriel light aircraft crashes in Malaysia killing pilot and co-pilot Two people were killed after a BK 160 Gabriel light aircraft crashed in a village in Kampung Tok… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 15, 2024
Airbus Malaysia Airlines gears up for 12 new arrivals in 2024 including first A330neo Malaysia Airlines is gearing up for 12 new arrivals in 2024, including its first ever Airbus A330neo in… ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 29, 2024
passenger experience Penang airport struggles to process passengers as medical tourism booms in state Arriving passengers at Penang International Airport (PEN) endured long queues, with some reportedly waiting up to four hours… ByJean Carmela LimDecember 4, 2023
Airbus A320 Low-cost carrier MYAirline returns more than half of its fleet to lessors Malaysia’s MYAirline has been left with a fleet of just four aircraft after its lessors deregistered six of… ByJean Carmela LimNovember 6, 2023