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Reuters • Anne Marie Roantree, Julie Zhu, Yantoultra Ngui

AirAsia discusses potential government funding support with Malaysia

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met Malaysian finance ministry officials two weeks ago to discuss possible government support for Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline, according to three people familiar with the matter. The discussions signal a potential public-sector role in supporting the carrier, but no funding terms or decision were reported.

2026-10-11T20:04:33.253027-07:00
ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Japan's Toki Air secures second loan repayment deferral

By ch-aviation: Toki Air (BV, Niigata) has secured provisional relief in its repayment of a JPY290 million yen (USD1.8 million) loan due on October 30, 2026, after Japan's Niigata prefectural government indicated it would defer the instalment for a second consecutive year.

2026-10-11T19:14:49.183674-07:00
Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA tells US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights, citing safety risks

By Reuters: The Federal ​Aviation Administration told US airlines on Sunday to exercise caution ‌when flying to or over Saudi Arabia, citing safety threats tied to ongoing military activities and navigation system interference.

2026-10-11T15:29:15.299395-07:00