Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's aviation authority has announced a temporary closure of airspace around Kuala Lumpur from August 26 to 29 and August 31 to facilitate rehearsals and the National Day flypast. Scheduled flights at KLIA will be suspended during these periods.
Major European airlines are organizing special flights Wednesday to observe a total solar eclipse from high altitude, combining scientific research with premium passenger experiences across Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
Istanbul Airport has displaced London's Heathrow as Europe's busiest hub, handling 8.15 million passengers in July compared to Heathrow's 7.86 million. The shift has reignited debate over plans for a controversial third runway.
Malaysia will deploy Royal Malaysia Police officers to aviation security units at airports as part of immediate security improvements announced following a pilot's arrest in Indonesia for suspected drug smuggling worth RM45 million.
Malaysian border authorities have defended their screening processes following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot in Indonesia on alleged drug smuggling charges, stating that all standard operating procedures were properly executed.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Indonesia for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 70,000 ecstasy pills has no prior criminal or drug-related history in Malaysia, police said.
A Malaysian pilot has been arrested at Jakarta airport following discovery of narcotics, prompting Bukit Aman to coordinate with Indonesian authorities to determine the circumstances and severity of the alleged offence.
The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is working to secure consular access to a Malaysian pilot held in connection with a major drug seizure involving 25 kilograms of narcotics. Authorities have detained the suspect as investigations continue.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted competing binding bids to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, marking a critical juncture in the airline's privatisation. Portugal's government aims to select a strategic partner by September.
Incheon Airport in South Korea is strengthening security measures after Chinese bulk traders, known as daigou, repeatedly jumped queues and injured staff during peak travel periods.
Delta, American and United are reshaping air travel around wealthy passengers, expanding premium cabins and luxury amenities while economy class offerings contract, marking a dramatic shift in airline strategy since the pandemic.
Sarawak's new state-owned airline AirBorneo has begun operations, with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof backing the venture as a solution to longstanding complaints over high airfares in the state.
Malaysia Airports Holdings and Japan's Mitsui Fudosan Group are investing RM80 million in a new air cargo logistics complex at Subang Airport, with the partnership designed to leverage airport assets and international expertise.