Civil aviation news
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August 11, 2026
Malaysia Airlines' parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has ordered mandatory drug tests for all pilots across its operations. The measure is a direct response…
August 7, 2026
All 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots are to undergo mandatory drug screening as the airline launches a response to… The post Malaysia Airlines cabin crew face drug check as mandatory pilot screening…
Japan Airlines (JAL) is to deepen its partnership with Malaysia Airlines with the aim of bringing more international… The post JAL, Malaysia Airlines codeshare deal aims to boost regional Japan…
August 6, 2026
Riyadh Air has announced the launch of a new service to Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian capital marks another step in the airline’s international expansion, supporting connections between Saudi Arabia…
August 3, 2026
Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) has opened a regulatory investigation into airport security procedures following the arrest of… The post Authorities probe screening after Malaysia…
August 1, 2026
Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its operational capabilities through the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware platform, to introduce safer flight operations. The…
A Malaysia Airlines pilot faces the threat of being sentenced to death by a court in Indonesia after he was allegedly caught trying to smuggle more than 70,000 ecstasy pills into Soekarno–Hatta…
A Malaysian pilot is facing the possibility of the death penalty in Indonesia after authorities accused him of smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy pills into the country following a flight from Kuala…
July 31, 2026
Indonesian authorities arrested a Malaysian pilot carrying 70,000 ecstasy pills at Kualanamu airport. He tested positive for meth and cocaine and faces the death penalty.
Riyadh Air has launched its first Southeast Asian route, introducing a three-times-weekly nonstop service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur to strengthen connectivity between Saudi Arabia and…
A Malaysian pilot has been arrested in Indonesia after allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy pills into the country while operating a scheduled passenger flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta…
A Malaysia Airlines pilot is facing the possibility of the death penalty in Indonesia after authorities accused him of smuggling... Read More »
July 30, 2026
Due to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the Middle East, AirAsia X (D7) has postponed the debut of its fifth-freedom route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) via Bahrain International…
July 29, 2026
Korean Air’s passenger and cargo operations in Malaysia sustained strong momentum in the first half of 2026, supported by rising outbound travel to Korea and expanding high-tech trade links. Korean…
July 28, 2026
The partnership will support Riyadh Cargo's expansion beyond its current network, adding Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur and Dhaka en route to 100+ destinations by 2030.
July 13, 2026
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has expanded its network in China with the addition of two new destinations after seeing… The post Malaysia Airlines expands network in China thanks to ‘surging demand’…
