KUCHING, June 11 — AirBorneo has outlined a series of measures to strengthen fleet reliability and restore normal flight operations following recent disruptions affecting services in Sarawak and Sabah.
In a statement, the Sarawak-owned airline said it understood the inconvenience caused to passengers and was working closely with its maintenance partners to expedite repairs and return affected aircraft to service as soon as possible.
It said its maintenance teams and partners were intensifying efforts to complete the required work, while ensuring all aircraft meet strict operational and safety standards before returning to service.
AirBorneo stressed that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority and would not be compromised under any circumstances.
The airline said any aircraft requiring technical attention is immediately withdrawn from service and only returned to operations once engineers are satisfied it is fully airworthy.
To improve operational resilience, AirBorneo said it is reviewing its maintenance and parts supply arrangements, including identifying additional and alternative partners to ensure faster and more reliable access to critical components.
It added that it is also continuing its fleet renewal programme, with plans to progressively introduce newer-generation aircraft to support more consistent and dependable services in the long term.
AirBorneo Airways Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Megat Ardian Wira said the airline recognised the importance of air connectivity for communities in Sarawak and Sabah and was taking all necessary steps to restore normal operations.
“We fully understand how much our communities rely on these connections, and we are doing everything in our power to restore normal operations quickly. Our teams are working around the clock with our partners to expedite maintenance.
“At the same time, we are actively reviewing our supply arrangements and seeking alternative partners where needed, so that we can give the people of Sarawak and Sabah the dependable connectivity they deserve,” he said.
The latest update comes after AirBorneo recent statement explaining that the flight disruptions were caused by multiple aircraft becoming unavailable at the same time due to scheduled maintenance and technical rectification works, compounded by delays in the delivery of key replacement parts.
AirBorneo was established following the acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd, which was completed on Dec 31, 2025.
The airline currently serves 21 destinations with operational bases in Kota Kinabalu and Miri, operating a fleet of eight ATR 72-500 aircraft and six DHC-6-400 Twin Otter aircraft. — The Borneo Post
