Malaysia Airlines

WFS resumes cargo handling partnership with Malaysia Airlines’ cargo arm, MASkargo in France as Paris returns to airline’s network

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Malaysia Airlines’ cargo arm, MASkargo has resumed its cargo handling partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, in Paris to support the airline’s new daily flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The two companies previously partnered in the French capital until Malaysia Airlines withdrew from the route in January 2016. Returning this month, Malaysia Airlines is now operating daily Airbus A350-900 passenger and cargo services connecting Paris and Kuala Lumpur, … [Read more...] about WFS resumes cargo handling partnership with Malaysia Airlines’ cargo arm, MASkargo in France as Paris returns to airline’s network

Malaysia Airlines to order 20 A330neos for its fleet

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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has selected the A330neo for the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal programme. The initial agreements cover the acquisition of 20 A330-900 aircraft, with 10 to be purchased from Airbus and 10 to be leased from Dublin-based aircraft lessor Avolon. The announcement was made at an event in Kuala Lumpur, attended by MAG CEO Izham Ismail and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian Scherer, who signed a … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines to order 20 A330neos for its fleet

Malaysia Airlines signs five-year deal with SITA

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Press release Earlier this month, Malaysia Airlines renewed its partnership with SITA for a comprehensive upgrade that will link its global operations to its hub in Kuala Lumpur with fast, secure, and reliable network connectivity. As part of the five-year agreement, Malaysia Airlines will leverage SITA Connect, specifically designed for the air transport industry, to meet the airline’s needs in and outside airports.  SITA Connect will also provide network connectivity that allows … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines signs five-year deal with SITA

Flag carrier operates Malaysia’s first flight on SAF

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Malaysia’s national carrier Malaysia Airlines has successfully operated the country’s first flight on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Flight MH7979, operated by the airline’s A330-200 aircraft, arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 17 December. The passenger to cargo aircraft was fuelled by a blended mixture of about 38% SAF made from used cooking oil and conventional jet fuel. This successful operation was a result of a supply deal … [Read more...] about Flag carrier operates Malaysia’s first flight on SAF

Parent company weighs minor stake sale in MASkargo

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Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd is weighing the sale of a minor stake in its air cargo unit to a strategic partner, according to people familiar with the matter. The parent of Malaysia Airlines Bhd. has invited banks to submit proposals as it seeks ways to expand the business, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. A deal could value the unit, known as MASkargo, at more than $1 billion, the people said. Malaysia Aviation Group may also seek as much as … [Read more...] about Parent company weighs minor stake sale in MASkargo

MASkargo banks on new tool for dangerous goods handling

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MASkargo, the cargo business arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, has become the first airline and cargo terminal operator in Malaysia to adopt IATA's Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) platform for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments. DG AutoCheck is a digital tool that enables airlines, ground handlers and freight forwarders to automatically check the compliance of the shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods or DGD against all relevant provisions of the IATA Dangerous Goods … [Read more...] about MASkargo banks on new tool for dangerous goods handling