Major aviation upgrade possible for Sarawak and Sabah
KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah may soon experience an upgrade in their aviation industry as talks are underway to unite MasWings and Hornbill Skyways that could expand the new airline’s size and abilities in the region. Aviation analyst Dr Rosli Khan is optimistic about the potential of another airline covering the Semenanjung-Sarawak-Sabah routes. “This is a […]
Algae-based sustainable aviation fuel to be used in offshore helicopter services
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says that the algae-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced in Sarawak will be utilised in offshore helicopter services. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd and Petronas Dagangan Berhad on May 23 during […]
Hornbill Skyways secures prestigious contract from Petronas, earns Premier’s praise
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Hornbill Skyways has been awarded a significant contract from Petronas, signifying the trust and confidence placed in the capabilities and expertise of the Sarawak-owned general aviation company. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg commended Hornbill Skyways for achieving this remarkable feat, making them […]
Significant milestone not only for Hornbill Skyways but also Sarawak
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd, an experienced aviation company owned by the Sarawak government, has reached a significant milestone by securing a five-year contract from Petronas for Offshore Helicopter Services (OHS). The contract involved six Petroleum Arrangement Contractors (PACs), namely Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, Sarawak Shell Bhd, […]
Sarawak’s boutique airline expected to operate in three months
By Natasha Jee & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: The operation of Sarawak’s own airline is awaiting licence approval from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and is expected to ‘take-off’ within the next three months. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said earlier, a study on running the airline company has been conducted and […]
From Land of the Rising Sun to Land of the Hornbills
The five-day journey of knowledge programme for 13 students of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) has finally come to an end. Led by their visiting lecturer Faridah Mohamed, the students arrived here on Sept 1 and left on Monday (Sept 5). They have visited places of interest, especially tourist attractions spots, and at the […]
Jab Hornbill Skyways pilots ASAP
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar James Jemut Masing has urged that Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd pilots be given the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible. He said he was surprised that the pilots, who are flying ministers all over the place, had yet to be vaccinated. “The pilots are among the frontliners. […]
Armed forces help with food aid
SIBU: The state government and the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) are joining hands to deliver food aid to rural communities during the movement control order (MCO) period. The Malaysian Army’s Eastern Command has been appointed as a focal agency to coordinate and assist in the delivery of food supplies to rural areas in Sarawak. Army […]
Food aid mission to rural Sarawak commences tomorrow
KUCHING: Food aid for rural folks in Sarawak will be despatched by air starting tomorrow, said the state Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said a total of 2,868 household heads (KIRs) in six areas would benefit from the programme, initiated to assist rural people during the movement […]
