By Adeline Paul Raj MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) is hopeful of meeting a net profit of RM400 million to RM500 million this year, following a recent drop in crude oil prices, its top official said. This will bring it back in line with its target originally set out under its Business Transformation Plan.

By Kang Siew Li ISTANBUL: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) said it has evolved into a new breed of hybrid carrier, which blends the traditional full-service carrier traits with that of low-cost carriers (LCCs).

By Kang Siew Li ISTANBUL: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has confirmed taking all six A380s from Airbus, of which the first delivery will be in 2012. "We will use them to operate long-haul routes like KL-London- Sydney-Amsterdam.

By Hamisah Hamid MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will start a code-sharing agreement in July this year.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia Airlines said today it will acquire up to 55 new Boeing 737-800 jets, and go ahead with previously-announced plans to buy six Airbus A380s despite delivery delays as part of its fleet expansion.