Malaysia

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia is drafting a long-term national space defense system plan, with the ambition of deploying its own military satellites.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia has terminated its leasing contract with Aerotree Defense and Services for four Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters over failure to deliver.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has shortlisted the Leonardo AW149 as the preferred replacement for its fleet of aging Sikorsky S-61 Nuri helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is hopeful that it will be taking over MASwings from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) by the end of 2024.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Honeywell reports that its avionics segment is resolving supply chain-related issues more quickly than its aerospace and mechanical divisions.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By David Casey
Singapore-based LCC Scoot will offer Airbus A320 service to Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport from September.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Turkey is offering to expand its aerospace collaboration with Malaysia, including on the new Kaan fighter project.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
ExecuJet MRO has officially opened its new MRO hangar at Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport, as the Malaysian government seeks to attract business aviation companies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Jet airliner operations at Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, better known as Subang Airport, could start as early as Q3 2024, Malaysia says.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Separate midair collisions within the space of three days have claimed the lives of at least 11 crewmembers who were onboard the four helicopters.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian Government has received a “no find, no fee" proposal from exploration company Ocean Infinity.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
An interview with Langkawi Development Authority CEO Datuk Haslina Abdul Hamid as Routes Asia 2024 gets underway.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
All the data relating to Malaysia’s top airlines, airports, routes and markets during the first quarter of the year.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The return of international service from China has contributed to the ongoing recovery of traffic at Routes Asia 2024 host Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The recovery rate of super-short-haul flights lags in Southeast Asia and the number of turboprop aircraft in the region has dropped significantly, a study says.
Airports & Networks

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

By David Casey
AirAsia is expanding its Chinese and Indian networks following Malaysia’s decision to ease visa entry rules.
Airports & Networks

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