SEPANG – Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa KL (KLIA) akan melaksanakan Latihan Kecemasan Aerodrom Ex Perisai Panthera 2026, iaitu latihan kecemasan berskala penuh di Landasan 2, pada 14 Oktober 2026, dari jam 8.00 pagi hingga 2.00 petang.

Sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha berterusan KLIA untuk memperkukuh kesiapsiagaan menghadapi kecemasan, latihan berskala penuh ini akan menguji keupayaan tindak balas, pematuhan terhadap tempoh masa yang ditetapkan serta keberkesanan koordinasi antara pasukan terlibat. Latihan ini dilaksanakan bersama agensi keselamatan dan kecemasan negara serta rakan strategik, selaras dengan Pelan Kecemasan Aerodrom KUL (KUL AEP) dan piawaian keselamatan penerbangan antarabangsa.

Untuk makluman, latihan ini akan melibatkan penggunaan jentera bomba, helikopter, asap simulasi dan siren. Aktiviti tersebut mungkin dapat dilihat atau didengar dari sekitar Anjung Spotter dan Jalan Pekeliling. Semua pergerakan dan aktiviti tersebut telah dirancang dan dikawal sebagai sebahagian daripada latihan, dan orang awam dinasihatkan supaya tidak bimbang.

Operasi penerbangan di KLIA Terminal 1 dan Terminal 2 dijangka berjalan seperti biasa. Sebarang perkembangan berkaitan operasi lapangan terbang akan dimaklumkan melalui saluran media sosial rasmi KLIA.

SEPANG – KL International Airport (KLIA) today welcomed Vietjet Thailand with the launch of a daily direct service between KLIA Terminal 2 and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Inaugural fl ight VZ680, operated by a Boeing 737-8, arrived at a welcoming ceremony marking the launch of the new service. The new service further expands KLIA’s regional connectivity , following its recent ranking as the world’s fourth most connected international airport and Asia Pacifi c’s most connected Megahub in the OAG 2026 Megahubs Index.

Malaysia maintains extensive air links with Thailand, spanning beyond Bangkok to popular regional destinations such as Hatyai, Ko Samui, Krabi, Chiangmai, and Phuket. Demonstrating this robust demand, passenger traffi c between Malaysia and Thailand totaled 2.1 million travelers during the fi rst half of 2026 across key routes connecting Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Subang, and Langkawi.

The Chief Airports Offi cer of Malaysia Airports, Bryan Thompson said, “The addition of a new Thailand-based carrier enhances capacity and expands options within one of Malaysia’s primary regional markets. Network growth extends beyond simply adding airlines and routes, it is about cultivating the right conditions for markets to fl ourish. Increased connectivity drives tourism, business, and trade while offering passengers greater fl exibility in their travel arrangements. This represents the sustainable network expansion we are building at KLIA to reinforce its position as a leading regional aviation hub.

Vietjet Thailand joins two other full service airlines i.e. Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways as the third carrier operating the Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok Suvarnabhumi route. This addition expands seat capacity and offers passengers enhanced fl exibility when scheduling travel between the two capital cities. The daily flight complements existing air connectivity between Malaysia and Thailand, providing travelers with additional low-cost options to Thailand via both Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK). Suvarnabhumi is also served from Penang via Thai Airways while Don Mueang International Airport is serviced by Malaysian carriers including AirAsia and Batik Air out of Kuala Lumpur, Batik Air from Subang, and Firefly via Penang.

BAYAN LEPAS – Penang International Airport (PEN) has won CAPA – Centre for Aviation’s Asia Small/Medium Airport of the Year award, recognising its operational efficiency, innovative services and contribution to regional economic growth.

The award was presented at the CAPA Asia & Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence on 1 October 2026 in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, during the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia.

As a gateway to northern Malaysia, PEN provides crucial connectivity that supports the region’s tourism, trade and investment. The airport handled 4 million passenger movements in the first half of 2026, comprising 2.2 million international and 1.8 million domestic movements. As at September 2026, it was served by 27 airlines connecting Penang to 22 destinations.

Malaysia Airports Managing Director Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani said, “We understand Penang’s development ambitions. Beyond its appeal as a tourist destination, the state is central to Malaysia’s ambition to lead the region in high-value manufacturing. Its airport must provide the connectivity and capacity to support that growth.

“That is why we are approaching the airport’s expansion as part of Penang’s wider infrastructure development. We are investing to meet the needs of industries, investors and communities, while giving airlines room to grow. This award recognises the work of our airport team and partners, and our responsibility is to build on that progress with an airport that can keep pace with Penang’s ambitions.”

Expansion works are currently ongoing at PEN to increase its annual passenger handling capacity from 6.5 million to 12 million. The project includes expansion of the main terminal and aircraft apron, alongside supporting infrastructure, to accommodate more passengers and aircraft.

The additional capacity will support Penang’s tourism sector and the international business links that its manufacturing and investment activities depend on. As construction progresses, Malaysia Airports continues to coordinate works around airport operations to maintain service for passengers and airlines.

Alongside the expansion, Malaysia Airports is working with airlines and tourism partners to develop Penang’s route network. Providing capacity for additional services will allow the airport to offer more travel options and strengthen northern Malaysia’s access to international markets

SEPANG – Following successful completion of 20,000 continuous operational hours, the KLIA Aerotrain will undergo a scheduled software upgrade to further strengthen the system’s operational robustness and support its long-term performance. The update will be implemented in two phases, with Aerotrain services temporarily paused during off-peak standard engineering hours from 0000 hrs to 0500 hrs while the works are carried out.

Since the completion of the Comprehensive Action Plan in June 2026, the system has maintained 99.9% availability. Over the past 1.5 years, it has completed 167,481 return trips and carried approximately 23.55 million passengers.

The first phase, Field Testing from 8 to 17 October 2026, will involve installing and testing the software update under actual operating conditions to verify its performance and functionality. The Field Testing and independent safety assessment provide an additional layer of verification before the updated software is permanently deployed. The results will then undergo a comprehensive independent safety assessment. Subject to these assessments, the update will proceed to the Roll Out phase from 28 November to 1 December 2026, when it will be permanently deployed on the Aerotrain system.

To ensure continuity of passenger transfers between the Main Terminal and Satellite Building, a full bussing service will be deployed throughout the exercise periods as part of the airport’s operational contingency arrangements.

Adam Nicholas Wilson, Chief Operating Officer, KLIA, said, “Our priority is to ensure that the Aerotrain continues to provide a reliable and smooth service for passengers at KLIA. Planned activities such as this software update are part of our ongoing efforts to maintain this level of performance and support the system’s reliability over the longer term.”

During the engineering hours, passengers are advised to follow the designated signage to the bus lounge, where transfer buses will be available, or approach KLIA ground staff for assistance.