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AirBorneo eyes ASEAN expansion after Singapore-Sarawak route launch
SG🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

AirBorneo eyes ASEAN expansion after Singapore-Sarawak route launch

AirBorneo Airways, a state-owned carrier based in Sarawak, reported strong demand for its newly launched Singapore-Kuching route, with approximately 80% of tickets booked for next year's Chinese New Year period. The airline, which began operations on July 22, 2026, marked its first international service with a Boeing B737-800 aircraft flying between Kuching and Singapore. CEO Megat Ardian Aminuddin noted that the route was launched in conjunction with Sarawak Day and highlighted Singapore as a strategic choice due to its economic ties. The airline plans to expand its fleet and regional network in Southeast Asia, joining Scoot and AirAsia as the third carrier offering direct flights between Singapore and Kuching.

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AirBorneo eyes ASEAN expansion after Singapore-Sarawak route launch

AirBorneo Airways, a state-owned carrier based in Sarawak, reported strong demand for its newly launched Singapore-Kuching route, with approximately 80% of tickets booked for next year's Chinese New Year period. The airline, which began operations on July 22, 2026, marked its first international service with a Boeing B737-800 aircraft flying between Kuching and Singapore. CEO Megat Ardian Aminuddin noted that the route was launched in conjunction with Sarawak Day and highlighted Singapore as a strategic choice due to its economic ties. The airline plans to expand its fleet and regional network in Southeast Asia, joining Scoot and AirAsia as the third carrier offering direct flights between Singapore and Kuching.

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