Should Malaysia rescue AirAsia?
KUALA LUMPUR: If the government rescues AirAsia, what about Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air?
Malaysia hits RM4.16bil in approved MRO investments as of June 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Approved investments in 55 maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects in Malaysia amounted to RM4.16 billion as of June 2026, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
Malaysia Air CEO warns new planes being delivered months late
Malaysia Airlines Bhd. said delayed aircraft deliveries plaguing the industry are threatening the carrier's expansion plans.
Malaysia Airlines calls for level playing field if AirAsia gets aid
Any financial aid given to struggling carriers such as AirAsia Group Bhd should be made available to other airlines to keep competition fair, the head of Malaysia Airlines Bhd said.
Carriers trim Diwali flights, first since Covid
India's airlines operated fewer routes during the peak Diwali travel season, signalling that rising costs and operational disruptions are beginning to cool momentum in one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets.
Singapore Airlines' interim profit nearly halves on higher fuel costs
SINGAPORE Airlines' interim net profit dropped nearly 44%, hurt by a sharp spike in jet fuel costs stemming from the Middle East conflict, somewhat offset by its share of losses at Air India and other associates narrowing.
Cathay Group orders 14 additional Airbus aircraft
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Kong's Cathay Group has placed a firm order for 14 additional Airbus aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation and expansion plans.
Australia's Qantas to axe 850 jobs in offshoring deal with Accenture
SYDNEY: Qantas said on Tuesday it would cut 850 jobs in Australia and outsource some corporate functions to consulting firm Accenture as it adapts to the increased use of artificial intelligence in the airline industry.
Singapore Airlines to splash US$1.6bil on luxury long-haul cabins as rivals up their game
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines , long a benchmark for premium travel, is spending more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) to upgrade long-haul seats and provide larger double-bed suites to compete with rivals that are pouring money into high-end cabins.
Emirates airline net profit drops 66% in first half dragged down by Iran war
DUBAI: Emirates airline reported a 66% drop in first-half net profit on Thursday as disruptions to regional airspace caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran affected travel across the Middle East and sent jet fuel prices soaring.
