Bukit Aman Opens Investigation Into Second Malaysian Drug Arrest in Indonesia
Bukit Aman is investigating a second Malaysian arrested in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges, following the recent detention of a Malaysia Airlines pilot in Jakarta.
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WestJet Strike Grounds 250,000 Passengers as Flight Attendants Demand Ground Work Compensation
More than 4,000 flight attendants at WestJet have struck over pay for ground work, affecting approximately 250,000 passengers and 600 daily flights during Canada's busiest travel period.
US Marine F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes Near San Diego; Pilot Safely Ejected
A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California on Friday. The pilot ejected safely and was recovered, with no injuries reported.
South Korean teenager petitions government over inappropriate in-flight movies
A South Korean teenager has filed a government petition demanding stronger protections against inappropriate in-flight entertainment, citing exposure to violent and lewd scenes during a flight.
Batik Air Launches Twice-Daily Service Between Bintulu and Kuala Lumpur from July 20
Batik Air will commence twice-daily service on the Bintulu-Kuala Lumpur route from July 20, with departures at 10 am and 2.30 pm from Kuala Lumpur, and 1.10 pm and 5.40 pm from Bintulu.
Perak's Tourism Recovery Hinges on Domestic Visitors as International Arrivals Falter
Perak has recorded growth in domestic tourism with arrivals climbing to 10.4 million, though this masks a concerning 1.5% decline in international visitors. Aviation disruptions and global economic pressures are blamed for the downturn.
Following in Father's Flight Path: How a Malaysian Pilot Inspired Her Daughter's Aviation Dream
Samantha Laura John, 26, has graduated as a qualified pilot, continuing the aviation legacy of her father, retired RMAF Lieutenant-Colonel John Sham Alagarsamy. Their story illustrates how family influence shapes career aspirations.