Nov 2025, air passenger demand up 5.7% y-o-y - IATA
KUALA LUMPUR: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 versus the same period a year ago, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Asia-Pacific airlines’ cargo demand growth up 10.3% in November
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 10.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in November 2025, while capacity increased by 8.4 per cent y-o-y during the same period, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Tune Group ceases to be substantial shareholder in AirAsia X
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd has announced that Tune Group Sdn Bhd has ceased to be a substantial shareholder of the company after disposing of 66.83 million ordinary shares.
Sarawak complete acquisition of MASwings
KUCHING: The Sarawak state government has completed the acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd through AirBorneo Holdings Sdn Bhd, effective today, Jan 1, 2026.
Air China to buy 60 Airbus planes worth US$9.5bil
China's flagship carrier Air China says it and a subsidiary had signed a pact with Airbus to buy 60 A320 Neo jets in a deal worth about US$9.5bil at list prices.
Flight rules make 'Home Alone 2' plot less plausible today
Kevin McCallister in 'Home Alone 2' can't possibly board his flight in today's world.
MAHB modernises Istanbul airport
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is continuing to invest ahead of sustained passenger demand at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), reinforcing its long-term focus on capacity, efficiency and resilience across its airport network.
Operations resume at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
PUTRAJAYA: The runway at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport reopened at 7.30pm on Sunday (Dec 30) after receiving final safety clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).
MAHB reinforces long-term growth with ISG modernisation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is continuing to invest ahead of sustained passenger demand at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), reinforcing its long-term focus on capacity, efficiency and resilience across its airport network.
Global airline system disruption affects check-in, boarding at Malaysia Airports
KUALA LUMPUR: A temporary disruption involving a global passenger processing system used by multiple airlines worldwide is affecting check-in and boarding processes at airports in Malaysia, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said today.
