Asian airlines brace for sky-high jet fuel prices
WITH the Middle East crisis heightening jet fuel supply risks, Asian airlines are taking action, to cope with supply instability and rising costs, from cutting flights to raising fares.
Amal by Malaysia Airlines to operate 110 flights for 2026 haj season
The haj and umrah pilgrimage arm of Malaysia Aviation Group will be operating the flights in two phases.
Naico upbeat on aerospace industry expansion
National Aerospace Industry Corp Malaysia (Naico) remains optimistic that the country's aerospace industry will expand between 15% and 20% by 2030, underpinned by strong investment momentum and growing capabilities across the ecosystem.
AirAsia tests market with US$230mil private debt
KUALA LUMPUR: Deutsche Bank AG is marketing a US$230mil private-credit deal for Malaysian budget airline AirAsia Aviation Group, according to people familiar with the matter, testing investor demand for the carrier amid rising fuel prices.
AirAsia tests market with Deutsche-led US$230mil private debt
DEUTSCHE Bank AG is marketing a US$230 million private-credit deal for Malaysian budget airline AirAsia Aviation Group, according to people familiar with the matter, testing investor demand for the carrier amid rising fuel prices.
American Airlines not keen on merger with United
WASHINGTON: American Airlines Group Inc says it's not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with rival United Airlines Holdings Inc, dampening the prospect of a tie-up that could reshape the industry.
AirBorneo to launch regional jet flights in July
KUCHING: AirBorneo is all set to launch its regional jet operations, commencing with direct flights from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Kota Kinabalu (KK) and Singapore in July.
Mideast tensions push investors to Jakarta
Investment and Downstream Minister Rosan Roeslani says that escalating tensions in the Middle East are leaving foreign investors to seek safer destinations, and some are considering shifting their focus to Indonesia due to its political stability.
Air Astana makes inroads into China market
China's push for high-standard opening-up and easier cross-border travel is creating fresh opportunities for international airlines seeking a larger share of the world's second-largest travel market.
Indonesia allows airfare hikes as jet fuel costs soar
Local airlines have welcomed the government's move to allow airfares to increase up to 13% amid surging jet fuel (avtur) prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
