Malaysia

Malaysia’s AirBorneo unveiled a firm order for eight ATR turboprops on the first day of the Singapore Airshow as the airline develops its long-term fleet strategy in the wake of its rebranding.

Joining the advanced air mobility dialogue is Shanghai-based eVTOL developer TCab Tech.

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has appointed two key members of the leadership team that will report to incoming President and CEO Nasaruddin Bakar.

AirAsia X has completed the acquisition of all aviation-related shares held by AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group from Capital A.

The need to refresh and bolster air forces in Southeast Asia outpaces the urgency for action.

The Royal Malaysian Navy has confirmed that one of its Westland Super Lynx Mk. 300 helicopters was involved in an emergency water landing.

Malaysia Aviation Group says the transition of MASwings’ operations to new owner AirBorneo will take full effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Malaysia is looking to fast-track its multirole combat aircraft program after plans to acquire ex-Kuwaiti Boeing F/A-18 Hornets are expected to face delays.

The Malaysian government has confirmed it will resume the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 at the end of the year.

The Trump administration has signed a flurry of deals with allies and partners that have the potential to reshape global supply chains.

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that a Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk and a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz crashed on Oct. 26.

Malaysia has allocated MYR21.7 billion ($5.1 billion) for defense and security in fiscal 2026, representing a 2.9% year-on-year increase.

South Korean eVTOL developer Plana has secured a letter of intent from helicopter operator Vonaer for 20 CP-01 hybrid-electric air taxis.

Efforts to localize component MRO in Malaysia are expected to gather pace in the next few years as part of its plan to grow domestic aerospace revenues.

French hybrid eVTOL startup Ascendance has announced a pair of newly signed strategic partnership agreements in Malayasia.

Sustained demand for engine services in the Asia-Pacific region is bringing investment in new shops and expanding existing locations.

The Malaysian state of Sarawak has unveiled its new airline brand, AirBorneo, six months after acquiring turboprop operator MASWings from Malaysia Airlines.

Both pilots successfully ejected as a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Boeing F/A-18D Hornet crashed on Aug. 21 shortly after takeoff from Kuantan AB.

Ahead of its own sale to Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems has agreed a deal to offload its operations in Subang, Malaysia, to Composites Technology Research Malaysia.

France is partnering with both Kazakhstan and Malaysia under two separate civil aviation cooperation agreements.

Aircraft propeller MRO provider APS has received local certification for its new facility in Malaysia.

HK Express has announced new routes from Hong Kong to Guiyang, China, and Kuala Lumpur, with both markets seen as key drivers for the Cathay Pacific subsidiary.

Ascend Airways Malaysia is aiming to begin cargo operations in November, after progressing to Phase 3 of its air operator certificate (AOC) application.

Malaysia has signed an accord with Thales to potentially acquire two more Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) radars for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

Malaysia looks set to become the latest customer for Leonardo’s AW149 utility helicopter.