KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia wants aircraft supplier companies such as Airbus and Embraer to make the country a hub for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), training and supply chain activities, if the agreements to purchase dozens of aircraft by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines are realised.

PARIS, July 5 — A deal between AirAsia and Airbus for the purchase of A321XLR aircraft will strengthen the airline’s operational capabilities for short- and medium-haul routes, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — AirAsia has signed an agreement to buy US$12.25 billion (RM51.72 billion) worth of long-range Airbus 321XLR aircraft, with deliveries confirmed by 2028, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

PARIS, July 3 — Europe’s Airbus is close to winning an order from Malaysia Aviation Group for more A330neo long-haul jets, industry sources said yesterday.

PARIS, June 19 — Airbus secured more aircraft orders yesterday, raising its total to US$21 billion (RM90 billion) at this week’s subdued Paris Air Show, while rival Boeing opted not to announce new sales following last week’s Air India 787 crash.

PARIS, June 18 — The world's biggest air show looked set on Wednesday for a muted finale after the owner of budget carrier AirAsia, often a source of last-minute dealmaking drama, played down the prospect of expected plane deals with Airbus or Embraer.

PARIS, June 12 — AirAsia is in advanced discussions to place an order for at least 100 Airbus jets at next week's Paris Airshow, a deal likely to mark the introduction to its fleet of the planemaker's smallest jet, the A220, industry sources said.

By Media Selangor Team PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — Airbus has strengthened its footprint in Malaysia with the launch of a new office in Putrajaya, cementing its long-term commitment to the country ahead of the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025. The new...

SEOUL, Jan 28 — An Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire today at Gimhae International Airport in the country’s south while preparing for departure to Hong Kong, fire authorities said.

BERLIN, March 12 — More than 35 captains of industry and businesses joined a roundtable meeting with visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here today.

SINGAPORE, Feb 20 — Aircraft manufacturer Airbus forecasts demand for around 400 wide-body freighters in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region over the next 20 years, including new builds and conversions as the region continues demonstrating robust economic growth and dynamic trade activities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) is set to expand its fleet by introducing 12 new aircraft in 2024, including its first Airbus 330-900 (A330neo), which is scheduled to arrive in the third quarter of this year.

TOKYO, Jan 3 — One day after the collision between a Japanese passenger plane and a coastguard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, the country's transportation authorities have begun investigating the cause of the accident, reported the German News Agency (dpa).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Airbus’ next-generation twin-engine H160 has been granted type certification by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), paving the way for the rotorcraft’s entry into the Malaysian market.

SEPANG, Nov 2 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) expects its first Airbus A330-900neo to arrive in September 2024, out of the 20 planes it ordered.

AMSTERDAM, Sept 5 — Air France-KLM and Airbus, two aviation engineering companies, said on Tuesday that they agreed to enter into exclusive negotiations for a 50-50 joint venture to offer maintenance services of Airbus A350 components, reported dpa news agency.

LANGKAWI, May 23 — Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has aimed for all its aircraft to be capable of operating with 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.

SINGAPORE, Sept 15 — Low-cost airline AirAsia plans to enlarge its Indonesian and Philippines operations beyond their pre-pandemic levels by the first quarter of next year, riding on better tourism and connectivity prospects.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Malaysia Airlines is poised to announce a deal next Monday to acquire 20 Airbus A330neo wide-body jets, industry sources said on Wednesday.

JAKARTA, June 17 — Garuda Indonesia's creditors including Britain's Rolls-Royce and European planemaker Airbus are voting on Friday on a $9.4 billion debt restructuring proposal, with the carrier confident of winning enough backing to move forward.