Malaysia

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Malaysian Air Force has finalized a contract with Thales to acquire a Ground Master GM400α radar as the air arm continues its modernization effort.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia’s stock market regulator has removed AirAsia X from a list of companies deemed to be in shaky financial condition.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian Aviation Commission has suspended MYAirline’s air services license (ASL), after the carrier failed to satisfy the conditions set by the regulator.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
Emirates passengers will be able to connect at Kuala Lumpur via the carrier’s flights from Dubai.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
“The sudden suspension of MYAirline’s operation … without prior notification to [the regulator] raises serious concerns,” the Malaysian authorities say.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian Air Force's CAP55 roadmap would suggest the force will return to Airbus for more H225Ms to unify its fleet.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysian LCC MYAirline is seeking a new CEO after its current leader stepped down.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia’s largest oil refiner Petronas and Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines' plan to operate on a metal-neutral basis between Hong Kong and Malaysia has been dropped amid regulatory scrutiny.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
Capital A subsidiary Asia Digital Engineering completed 22 base maintenance checks in the second quarter, up from 12 in the same period last year.
MRO

By Chen Chuanren
The JV will "inspect, test, repair, maintain, modify and overhaul Eaton-manufactured aircraft components, SIAEC says.
Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
After years of neglect, the service sees movement toward modernization.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
While the Malaysian government is pushing to expand airport options for Kuala Lumpur, its moves risk weakening the country’s major hub and its flag-carrier.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier plans to serve an initial three domestic destinations from Kuala Lumpur.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airline’s nonstop route from Kuala Lumpur will end in March.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The airline is gradually rebuilding its network, which was grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
CEO Izham Ismail wants to ‘rebuild traffic between the two nations quickly.’
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
True long-haul routes—including to London—will come during the next phase of the LCC's post-pandemic growth.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The airline will operate 10 routes between Malaysia and Indonesia by Oct. 20.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The FAA has upgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating, paving the way for airlines to add service to the US and launch new routes.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The manufacturer is trying to convince airlines in southeast Asia to purchase its regional jets.
Airports & Networks

By Routes Content Team
This week we focus on Malaysian flag carrier Malaysia Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The rebuild of the Malaysian medium- and long-haul LCC’s network is continuing with the restart of routes to Melbourne, Perth and Auckland.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is seeking to take advantage of an enhanced codeshare relationship with Qatar Airways.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier will be operating three international routes from Kuala Lumpur by April 20.
Airports & Networks