Malaysia Airlines nears order for first Boeing 787s to replace Airbus A350s
Carrier could acquire around 10 787-10s from 2031 as leases on its seven A350-900s approach expiration
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier19 Sept- neutral toward Boeing · 99%
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Boeing Closes In On Malaysia Airlines' 787 Order To Replace Leased Airbus A350s
MH has not operated a Boeing widebody for almost a decade since retiring the 777-200ER.
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Malaysia Airlines Nears First-Ever Order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Replace Leased A350 Fleet
Aviation News – Malaysia Airlines parent company Malaysia Aviation Group is closing in on an order for 10 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners to replace seven Airbus...
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Fernandes Denies It. A Detail Says It’s More Complicated.
Tony Fernandes did not take media reaction quietly. Two days after Reuters reported that Malaysia’s government had asked Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could absorb AirAsia’s domestic market share, the AirAsia co-founder called an emergency press conference in…
Air Insight•Addison Schonland18 Sept
Malaysia Airlines nears order for first-ever Boeing 787 Dreamliners: Bloomberg
Malaysia Airlines is close to ordering its first-ever Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it looks to replace seven Airbus…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux18 Sept- neutral toward Boeing · 98%
Kuala Bear or Kuala Bull? The Malaysia Airlines Mission
Malaysia Airlines has been profitable for four straight years but a net margin under 1% leaves little in reserve for a fuel bill up 90% year over year.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat14 Sept- critical toward Malaysia Airlines · 76%
Malaysia Airlines deepens strategic tourism partnerships across Asia-Pacific to drive travel demand
Malaysia Airlines is deepening its tourism partnerships across Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for connectivity and tourism growth. Through partnerships with tourism boards and destination marketing organisations across Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, the airline will support joint marketing and promotional initiatives to stimulate travel demand, enhance connectivity and encourage more travellers to explore the region.
Malaysia Airlines, Firefly partner with ASEAN travel groups to boost Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has strengthened its strategic alliances with leading travel industry associations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. The partnerships will expand MAG’s reach across key […]
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Malaysia to Tighten Airport Security Checks Following Pilot’s Arrest
The Malaysian Minister of Transport (MOT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) have taken steps to strengthen aviation personnel security checks following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot who was found to be linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate. The proposed measures include increased police presence at international airports and more […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis8 Sept
Malaysia Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Chennai
Malaysia Airlines flight, travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, made an emergency landing at Chennai International Airport (MAA) on Monday after facing a technical issue with one of its engines. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, was carrying 186 passengers when it diverted. Emergency landing at MAA Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials said the flight […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye8 Sept
Malaysia Airlines connects international travellers with Malaysia as Visit Malaysia 2026 grows
Malaysia Airlines is inviting international travellers to discover more of Malaysia as the country celebrates Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) with continued growth in international travel supporting the nation’s tourism ambitions. As the national carrier, Malaysia Airlines connects travellers with country’s diverse experiences through its extensive international and domestic network, while introducing them to Malaysia’s culture and flavours through its signature Malaysian Hospitality.
Malaysia Aviation Group renews IATA safety audit
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said Malaysia Airlines has successfully renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration, extending its certification through to July 2028. The airline […]
Airbus unveils A380 FlightLab for next-generation propulsion tests
Former Malaysia Airlines superjumbo has received a new test aircraft livery ahead of modifications for future engine demonstrations
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier30 Aug
Discover Pahang for less with Malaysia Airlines’ Bonus Side Trip
Travellers booking Malaysia Airlines flights from the UK to Asia and Australasia can now uncover another side of Malaysia, with a complimentary domestic return flight from Kuala Lumpur, through the airline’s ‘Bonus Side Trip’ promotion. With only applicable taxes to pay, the offer allows travellers to add a stopover at one of eight Malaysian destinations on either their outbound or return journey. Among them is Kuantan, the capital of Pahang - Peninsular Malaysia’s largest state, where mountain ranges, vast rainforest, beaches and cascading waterfalls offer a scenic alternative to the country’s more well-known destinations. The promotion is available online or via travellers preferred agents.
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Malaysian Airlines Pilots Cleared in Mandatory Drug Tests
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has advanced to the next phase of its comprehensive safety review after successfully conducting mandatory drug tests on all operational Malaysia Airlines pilots, with all results negative. Jakarta arrest triggers fleet‑wide screening The fleet-wide sweep, which concluded on Aug. 15, began after the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines second officer in […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling19 Aug
Malaysia Airlines completes mandatory drug screening for all pilots
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) announced that it has completed mandatory drug screening for all Malaysia Airlines pilots, meeting…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim18 Aug
No drugs here says Malaysia Aviation Group
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said it has completed a mandatory drug screening exercise for Malaysia Airlines pilots, meeting the 15 August 2026 timeline announced as part of the Group’s strengthened […]
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Malaysia Aviation Group Orders Drug Testing For 1,260 Pilots
The screening follows the arrest of an off-duty Malaysia Airlines second officer in Indonesia.
AVweb•Matt Ryan7 AugMalaysia Airlines Drug Testing All Pilots, After “High,” Drug Smuggling Pilot Arrest
Several days ago, Malaysia Airlines made global headlines, when one of the carrier’s pilots was caught smuggling over 70K ecstasy pills into Indonesia. Not only that, but he was then given a drug test, and tested positive for methamphetamine, ecstasy, and cocaine. He was even found to be traveling with a vial of clear urine, in a clear attempt to evade any potential drug tests.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 Aug