Malaysia Aviation Group announced that its long-serving Group Managing Director, Izham Ismail, will retire at the start of 2026 after nearly five decades with the company. Captain Nasaruddin Bakar has been named as the incoming Group CEO and President, bringing over 30 years of experience to the role.
Desan, a Turkish defense firm, has signed a Joint Venture and Cooperation Agreement to build its first overseas shipyard in Malaysia. The $171 million project will be launched early this year and is expected to become operational in two years.
Aviation propeller service provider APS has marked the official opening of its Kuala Lumpur facility in Malaysia, with plans for further expansion across the Asia Pacific region. The company is committed to supporting regional customers and reducing turnaround times through its specialized MRO services.
AirBorneo has ordered eight new ATR aircraft, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s. The order was announced at the Singapore Airshow 2026 and confirmed by Malaysia's Sarawak Ministry of Transport.