When airlines are cutting routes, Penang gains two
By V. Sivaji At a time when the global aviation industry is facing rising costs, geopolitical uncertainties and soaring jet-fuel prices, the introduction of two new direct international air links…
AirAsia MOVE adds four new direct airline partners in Q2 2026: Oman Air, Uzbekistan Airways, FitsAir & Hainan Airlines
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), Asia’s leading travel booking app, expanded its global connectivity in the second quarter of 2026 with the addition of four direct airline partners, namely Oman Air, Uzbekistan…
YB Wong Visits Jinan to Explore Direct Flight, Laying Groundwork for Penang’s Future Aviation Network
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, recently led a Penang State Government delegation to Shandong, China, for a tourism promotion and aviation networking visit.…
IndiGo temporarily adjusts international network due to cost, demand reality
IndiGo is temporarily suspending flights to Langkawi, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap amidst a challenging cost environment and traditionally softer demand in upcoming Q3 2026.…
Berjaya Air Takes Delivery of World’s First Aircraft in ATR HighLine Configuration
The world’s first ATR 72-600 featuring the ATR HighLine “All-Business Class” configuration touched down in Kuala Lumpur recently, marking a major milestone for regional aviation. ATR’s new cabin concept received…
MOVE expands South Asia footprint with partnerships with IndiGo, Air India and US Bangla Airlines
Asia’s leading travel booking app, AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), is expanding its capabilities and network of direct airline partners with the addition of IndiGo, Air India and US-Bangla Airlines, bringing three…
Scoot’s Embraer E190-E2 Set to Touch Down in More Regional Airports
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has recently announced the launch of four new routes to Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang, and Semarang, further strengthening its connectivity across Indonesia…
HK Express—12 Years & Soaring Ahead
By V. Sivaji With Kota Kinabalu in Sabah targeted as their destination, HK Express Airlines is set for greater growth in the aviation industry. Founded in 2013, HK Express Airways…
TransNusa to Launch Bali – Singapore scheduled flight on November 17
PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) is strengthening its base in Bali by introducing a new international route from the renowned tourism destination to Changi, Singapore. TransNusa started selling the flight…
Scoot Grows Southeast Asia Network with New Routes to Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang and Semarang
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of new flight services to Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang and Semarang. These flights will commence progressively between December 2025…