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Middle East aviation shutdown: 1,800+ flights cancelled as 7 nations close airspace over US-Iran war
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (685+ words) PARIS, March 1 " Flights across the Middle East were cancelled Saturday as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced at least…...
Fifteen dead after Bolivia military plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz, bystanders grab spilled cash
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (139+ words) Fifteen dead after Bolivia military plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz, bystanders grab spilled cash'Malay Mail Fifteen dead after Bolivia military plane carrying banknotes crashes near La Paz, bystanders grab spilled cash LA PAZ, Feb 28 " At least 15 people were…...
AirAsia X reports FY2025 net profit of RM191.75m, down from previous year
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (216+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 " AirAsia X Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM191.75 million in the financial year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025) compared to RM229.14 million in the previous financial year. However, it said revenue inched up to RM3.33 billion in FY2025 compared to RM3.25 billion previously....
Inside SK Gong Nangka’s push to inspire young aviators
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (1412+ words) MARANG, Feb 25" Gazing up at the sky, a group of pupils at a school here no longer see God's creation merely as part of the natural landscape, but as a dream they hope to pursue and one day turn into…...
From AI to Starlink: How drone tech is reshaping war in Ukraine
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (766+ words) KYIV, Feb 25 " As the war in Ukraine drags into its fifth year, drones have come to completely dominate the front line"a transformation in modern warfare that is being watched around the world. Here is a look at the technology…...
KLIA and Penang lead as Malaysia Airports logs 9.4 million domestic passengers in January
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (253+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 " Malaysia Airports" domestic network saw 9.4 million passenger movements in January 2026, the opening month of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026), said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). In a statement, it said Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Penang International…...
Kota Bharu’s new-look Sultan Ismail Petra Airport ready to handle four million passengers annually, says manager
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (392+ words) KOTA BHARU, Feb 21 " Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) in Pengkalan Chepa here, scheduled to be fully operational next month, is expected to handle up to four'million passengers annually, up from 1.5 million previously. LTSIP manager Suhaimi Abdul Sani said the airport…...
Airbus targets record 870 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026
1+ week, 2+ day ago (208+ words) TOULOUSE, Feb 19 " Plane maker Airbus aims to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft this year, the company said Thursday, capitalising on "strong demand" and a jump in profit in 2025. "2025 was a landmark year, characterised by very strong demand for…...
AirAsia X picks Bahrain as strategic hub for Middle East, Europe expansion
2+ week, 3+ day ago (317+ words) MANAMA, (Bahrain), Feb 11 " AirAsia X (AAX) has made Bahrain as its key strategic hub for medium-haul expansion beyond Asia, a move aimed at strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The long-haul low-cost airline said Bahrain's strategic…...
Singapore to raise VEP fees to S$50 daily for foreign cars from Jan 2027
3+ week, 1+ day ago (405+ words) SINGAPORE, Feb 6 " The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee for foreign-registered cars and motorcycles into Singapore will be raised to S$50 (about RM197) per day and S$7 per day, respectively, effective January 1, 2027, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The new VEP…...