Malaysia

Market overview

Malaysia is a strong passenger market and a regional aerospace manufacturing and MRO hub. Malaysia Airports' 39 domestic airports handled 104.4 million passengers in 2025, up 11.2%. Including Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, which the group also runs, its network handled 153.3 million. Visit Malaysia 2026 is adding to tourism demand. The aerospace industry earned RM32.5 billion in 2025, with more than 250 companies and 34,700 Malaysian workers. The government's target is RM55 billion by 2030. Malaysia Aviation Group is renewing its long-haul fleet. It has committed to 40 Airbus A330neos, the latest 20 due from 2029 to 2031. For suppliers, Malaysia is both a buyer and a place to locate. It is a competitive base for aerostructures, component repair and MRO serving Southeast Asia, with a skilled workforce and established Airbus and Boeing supply links. Airport and airline growth also needs ground systems and training.

Key facts

• 104.4 million passengers at Malaysia's 39 airports in 2025, up 11.2%. The group's wider network handled 153.3 million (Jan 2026).
• Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, part of the Malaysia Airports network, handled 49 million passengers in 2025, up 17.5% (Jan 2026).
• Aerospace industry revenue of RM32.5 billion in 2025 (May 2026).
• More than 250 aerospace companies and a workforce of 34,700 (May 2026).
• Malaysia Aviation Group has committed to 40 A330neos, the latest 20 due 2029–2031 (2025).

Key figures

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).

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