Penang International Airport, 29 October 2024– AirAsia has officially launched a new direct flight route connecting Shenzhen and Penang, marking a significant expansion in Penang’s international aviation network. At an inaugural ceremony at Penang International Airport, YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), celebrated the new route as a…
Driven by increasing traveller demand, Malaysia Airlines has announced the return of its direct service, suspended for eighteen years, between Kuala Lumpur and Kolkata City, India. Beginning on December 2, the airline will use a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to run five weekly flights on this route. A statement on the airline’s website states that flights…
Kuala Lumpur, 26 September 2024 – Vietjet, in partnership with U.S.-based Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, has taken a major step toward greener aviation with a newly signed agreement. This collaboration, aimed at providing advanced avionics and technical services for Vietjet’s fuel-efficient fleet, marks a key milestone in the airline’s journey toward sustainable growth. The agreement was…
August 17, Kuala Lumpur: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysia’s technical aviation regulator, has started a thorough examination of Civil Aviation Regulations 2016 Rule 147, which deals with the general aviation operation of aircraft registered outside of the country. The goal of the study, according to a statement released late on Friday night…
Penang, Aug. 14, 2024 – HK Express Airways officially announced the start of direct flights between Hong Kong and Penang, with services scheduled to begin on November 21, 2024. This announcement would greatly benefit Penang’s tourism and economic sectors. Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, made the news today. UO748—the…
Kuala Lumpur, 9 August 2024 – In a significant move to address rising travel demand and global aircraft shortages, Vietjet has announced plans to receive up to 10 new aircraft by the end of 2024. This expansion is poised to enhance the airline’s already leading modern fleet, aligning with its ambitious growth strategy and further…
Kuala Lumpur, 1 August 2024 — Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) has announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, showcasing exceptional revenue and profit growth. The airline has significantly outperformed its pre-pandemic performance, achieving new heights in passenger transport and financial metrics. During this period, Vietjet transported 13.1 million passengers…
Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, has announced another good news. Following the inaugural flight of Juneyao Airlines from Shanghai to Penang on 31 May 2024, Shanghai Airlines has officially launched its first direct flight from Shanghai to Penang, touching down at Penang International Airport this morning at 7:11…
Penang, Malaysia – Penang International Airport today celebrated the arrival of Shenzhen Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Shenzhen to Penang. Penang State Executive Councilor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai said the new route marks a significant enhancement in Penang’s international connectivity, promising to boost tourism and economic ties between the two cities….
PETALING JAYA: An IT system outage that has impacted other regions has impacted the check-in system of low-cost airline AirAsia. Due to this, travellers now need to check in manually and face lengthy lineups at KLIA Terminal 2. “An international IT problem affecting airlines globally is hurting our primary reservation and check-in system. Extended wait…
