GEORGE TOWN: Batik Air will expand its operations in Penang with two new direct international routes from Medan and Singapore starting December 8, 2025, further strengthening Penang’s position as a key aviation hub in northern Malaysia. The announcement followed a meeting between Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) Wong Hon Wai…
Aviation centre HANOI: The province of Bắc Ninh is preparing to establish itself as Vietnam’s next big aviation centre with the major expansion of Gia Bình International Airport to increase total passenger and cargo handling capacity by 2050. Minister of Construction Trần Hồng Minh has approved modifications to the airport’s master plan for 2021-30, providing…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s got a new door to the northern part of China with the inaugural arrival of China Eastern Airlines’ Taiyuan-Kuala Lumpur flight. The first service, which arrived at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 4.30 am yesterday, flew in from Wuhan and was given a warm reception by Tourism Malaysia officials. Dubbed…
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X (AAX) has clarified that its Kuala Lumpur–Incheon flight on Aug 13 did not mistakenly land at the wrong airport, but was diverted to Gimpo International Airport for safety reasons. The airline said flight D7506, which departed from Kuala Lumpur, touched down safely at 10:54 p.m. after a planned diversion prompted by…
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has confirmed an order for 20 additional Airbus A330neo aircraft as part of its long-term fleet renewal strategy — a move that will see the national carrier become one of the largest operators of the widebody aircraft type in the…
PENANG, 8 July 2025 – AirAsia is organizing its RedRun event in Penang for the first time, as part of the airline’s regional tourism initiative after a successful first run in Bali earlier this year. Penang will host its RedRun event on 28 September at Gurney Plaza, with runners completing 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM categories….
Penang, Malaysia – 26 June 2025 – A warm Malaysian welcome greeted Cambodia Airways this morning as it celebrated the inaugural landing of its direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang, marking a significant milestone in strengthening travel ties between two UNESCO-listed cultural gems. The historic touchdown at Penang International Airport was celebrated with great…
PARIS: AirAsia has once more soared to greater heights, clinching the coveted “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” award for the 16th year in a row at the highly-acclaimed Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025. The award was announced in a ceremony held at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday, marking an impressive milestone for the Malaysian airline…
PHNOM PENH – 18 June: The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has concluded a strategic cooperation with Cambodia Airways for the launch of a new direct flight service between Phnom Penh and Penang to strengthen ties between the two countries and regional integration across Southeast Asia. The courtesy visit and meeting were held on…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reaffirmed Langkawi’s position as a vital gateway for tourism and economic growth, underscoring the national carrier’s commitment to promoting Malaysia globally. As one of Malaysia Airlines’ most iconic leisure destinations, Langkawi continues to play a pivotal role in the airline’s network. Currently, the group operates 56 weekly flights…
