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Malaysia Aviation Group agrees to acquire Airbus’ Sepang Aircraft Engineering MRO unit

Malaysia Aviation Group, parent of Malaysia Airlines, has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering, Airbus’ wholly owned maintenance subsidiary. The deal would bring the MRO business under the airline group’s ownership; the article provides no transaction value or completion timeline.

Reuters

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Malaysia Airlines Orders Mandatory Drug Screening for 1,260 Pilots After Indonesia Arrest

Malaysia Aviation Group has ordered all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots to undergo mandatory drug screening by Aug. 15 after a second officer was arrested in Jakarta on alleged drug-smuggling charges and reportedly tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine. Testing for cabin crew is expected to follow.

Reuters

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Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract to keep MH370 wreck search running through June 2027

Malaysia has extended its contract with deep-sea specialist Ocean Infinity for another year to continue the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean. The extension is set to run until 30 June 2027, reflecting the government’s commitment to provide closure for families.

Politico

12 years on, renewed MH370 hunt finds no wreckage as families continue pushing for answers

A renewed search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has come up empty, with no wreckage located 12 years after the aircraft disappeared. Family members continue to urge authorities for clearer answers, underscoring the long-running investigative and search-completion challenge in the southern Indian Ocean.