AirAsia Group Records RM527 Million Q2 Loss Alongside Planned Seat Capacity Reductions
Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 18 – AirAsia Group Berhad recorded a net loss of RM527.16 million for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026, primarily driven by elevated jet fuel costs…
Qatar Rejects Iranian Claims Regarding Missing Military Pilots Amid Airspace Dispute
Doha, Aug. 17 – The State of Qatar has officially and categorically denied recent claims made by Iranian officials asserting that three Iranian military pilots are currently being held in…
Malaysia Advances Multi-Role Combat Aircraft Plans Amid Evolving South China Sea Dynamics
Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 17 – Malaysia accelerates its Multi-Role Combat Aircraft MRCA programme amid shifting South China Sea airpower dynamics and regional fighter modernisation that highlight the Royal Malaysian Air…
US Admiral Tours Record Sea Deployment of Abraham Lincoln Carrier
Washington, DC, Aug. 17 – Adm. Brad Cooper, the preeminent commander of United States military forces in the Middle East, recently conducted a high-profile visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln.…
Malaysian Pilot Exposed for Multi-Year Drug Smuggling After Indonesia Arrest
Petaling Jaya, Aug. 17 – A Malaysian pilot nabbed in Indonesia for drug smuggling has been involved in transporting illicit substances since 2024, according to Bukit Aman authorities (Royal Malaysian…
U.S. Army Flight Training Modernization with Robinson R66 Selection
Washington, Aug. 16 – The United States Army has officially launched a transformative shift in its pilot instruction by awarding a massive $10 billion contract for the Flight School Next…
Airbus Investigation Details Critical Hydraulic Failure in Recent Air India Flight Incident
New Delhi, Aug. 16 – A preliminary analysis from Airbus has uncovered critical technical findings regarding a mid-flight incident involving an Air India Airbus A320neo, which experienced a sudden 300-foot…
Singapore Airlines SQ22 Returns to Changi After Technical Issue on New York Route
Singapore, Aug. 15 – A New York-bound Singapore Airlines flight SQ22 turned back to Singapore shortly after take-off due to a technical issue on the night of 12 August 2026.…
Ukrainian Kamov Helicopter Destroyed by Fire During Engine Test at Subang Airport
Subang, Malaysia, Aug. 15 – A Kamov Ka-32S helicopter registered UR-CIT caught fire during an engine ground run at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also known as Subang Airport, in…
Etihad Capacity Growth Contrasts Middle East Summer Reductions
Abu Dhabi, Aug. 14 – Etihad Airways‘ growth this summer marks a clear divergence from broader Middle East aviation trends, as the carrier boosts flight frequency by five percent and…