KUCHING, Dec. 1 -- Sarawak's own airline AirBorneo is on track to begin independent operations next month once the takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd is completed by December 31, said Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin.

The transport minister said the Share Purchase Agreement signed on February 12, 2025 is progressing through the required due processes, with the transition expected to conclude as scheduled.

"With the transition concluding, AirBorneo is expected to commence independent operations in January 2026 with the existing Rural Air Services (RAS) in Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan.

"It is planned to expand to regional jet operations towards the end of the year, depending on the aircraft availability, airport slots allocation and regulatory approval," h...