The need for quick transport of urgent cargo, particularly during the height of the pandemic last year, has offered airlines a much needed revenue source as higher rates produced higher yields given the surging demand and lack of capacity. As passenger traffic came close to a standstill with border restrictions and locked downs not only in Asia Pacific but across the globe, this resulted in grounded planes and with it the reduction of belly capacity that used to carry half of the air cargo … [Read more...] about P-Cube Aviation: Malaysia Airlines’ newly appointed GSA in SG
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Yangon welcomes MASkargo’s inaugural freighter
Yangon International Airport welcomed MASkargo the traditional water cannon salute to mark the airline's inaugural freighter flight arrival. Flight MH6062 departed the KLIA at 1855LT and landed in Yangon (RGN) at 2005LT laden with 60 tonnes of cargo for The Golden Land. The aircraft then departed RGN at 2155LT and landed in Bangkok (BKK) at 2340LT. "Yangon is not a new destination for MASkargo as we have been serving the Myanmar market for many years using our passenger flights. Of late, the … [Read more...] about Yangon welcomes MASkargo’s inaugural freighter
MASkargo boldly flies A380 for London cargo
MAB KARGO SDN. BHD. (MASkargo) recently executed a bold move by flying the Malaysia Airlines' A380 aircraft to London carrying only cargo. Flight MH04 departed KLIA at 9.50am on Tuesday with 26tonnes of cargo made up of mostly e-commerce goods originating from Guangzhou. "This is definitely an innovative and "beyond-the-box" approach on our part; as no other Airbus A380 equipped airline that we know, has done this", said Ibrahim Mohamed Salleh, MASkargo's Chief Executive … [Read more...] about MASkargo boldly flies A380 for London cargo
Malaysia Airlines Introduces Digital Initiatives
Following Malaysia Airlines’ journey to digitalization, Malaysia Airlines revealed three new digital initiatives—MHguardian, MHfeedback and the Facebook messenger BOT, MHchat all of which are designed to enhance its passengers travel experience. Malaysia Airlines’ Chief Commercial Officer, Arved von zur Muehlen said, “Over the last 12 months, Malaysia Airlines has been prioritizing its investment in digital advancement. Our improved website has a ‘manage booking' tool which allows for easier … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines Introduces Digital Initiatives
Malaysia Airlines considering new widebody order
Malaysia Airlines is considering placing a new order for up to twenty-five widebody aircraft airline chief executive officer (CEO) Peter Bellew has said in an interview. According to Manila's The Star newspaper, Bellew said the A330 and A350 Families were currently under consideration along with the B787. A decision is due by the middle to end of next year, he said. "I am short of widebody aircraft," Bellew said. Besides the current Kuala Lumpur-London flights, "we won't do other long-haul … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines considering new widebody order
Malaysia Airlines orders 25 B737 MAX 8s
Malaysia Airlines announced today an order for 25 B737 MAX 8 aircraft, valued at US$2.75 billion at current list prices. The order also includes purchase rights for additional B737 MAX 8 and B737 MAX 9s. Malaysia Airlines currently operates 56 737-800s. "This deal is a game-changer for Malaysia Airlines with much lower costs and greater efficiency which we will pass on to our loyal customers with lower fares," said Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew. "With the 737 MAX's longer range … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines orders 25 B737 MAX 8s
