In a surprise move Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) CEO and managing director Christoph Mueller has announced his departure from the airline effective September 2016, but intends to remain as its non-executive director. In a statement, MAB said Mueller, who made immense contribution in the restructuring of Malaysia Airlines, had requested to depart before the end of his three-year contract due to "changing personal circumstances”. Mueller joined the Board of Malaysia Airlines System Bhd as a … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines CEO Mueller surprises with early resignation
MH370
Debris found on African coast “almost certainly” from MH370, new debris found
The Australian Government has confirmed that debris recovered from Mozambique is highly likely to have come from MH370. The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester today advised the examination of the two pieces of debris has been completed. The Malaysian Investigation Team for MH370 has found that both pieces of debris are consistent with panels from a Malaysia Airlines B777 aircraft. The two pieces of debris were found separately by members of the public and were flown to … [Read more...] about Debris found on African coast “almost certainly” from MH370, new debris found
ICAO adopts position tracking amendments to prevent another MH370
Aiming to avoid the recurrence of MH370-type disappearances, the International Civil Aviation Organsiation (ICAO) Council adopted new provisions this week aimed at preventing the loss of commercial aircraft experiencing distress in remote locations. The UN aviation agency has approved new amendments to Annex 6 to the Chicago Convention (Operation of Aircraft) which will take effect between now and 2021. They relate primarily to: The requirement for aircraft to carry autonomous distress … [Read more...] about ICAO adopts position tracking amendments to prevent another MH370
Reunion Island debris confirmed to be from MH370
Malaysia’s prime minister confirmed Wednesday that debris found on the Indian Ocean territory of Reunion Island last week is from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, missing for nearly a year and half in what remains one of the biggest mysteries in the history of aviation. “Today, 515 days since the plane disappeared, it is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you that an international team of experts has conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from … [Read more...] about Reunion Island debris confirmed to be from MH370
Debris found on Reunion Island studied for links to MH370
France’s air crash investigation agency - Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses (BEA) - is studying a piece of plane debris found on Reunion Island off the east coast of Africa, but officials say its still to it was too early to say if it came from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The debris was found on Wednesday 29 July and a source familiar with the investigation said the debris was most likely from a B777, but that it was not yet established if it was from MH370, according to a … [Read more...] about Debris found on Reunion Island studied for links to MH370
Malaysia Airlines to delist for “complete overhaul”
Malaysia's state investment company said Friday it plans to make Malaysia Airlines fully government owned by delisting it from the country's stock exchange in order to undertake a major overhaul of the beleaguered carrier. Currently estimated to be bleeding $2 million a day after two major disasters – the disappearance of MH370 and the shoot down of MH17 – this year added to its longstanding financial problems. Malaysia Airlines hasn’t been profitable for the past three … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines to delist for “complete overhaul”
