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Malaysia Aviation Group claims reduction of carbon emissions through operational efficiency
May 28th 2026
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Group’s continued progress in advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities through operational efficiency, fleet modernization, workforce inclusivity, and strengthened governance practices as part of its long-term sustainability journey. Read More » The report claims that in 2025, MAG reduced carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by 103,424 tonnes through fuel efficiency initiatives, resulting in total fuel savings of 30,036 tonnes across its operations. The initiatives include advancing its fleet modernization program by inducting additional next-generation aircraft. These investments support improved fuel performance, lower emissions intensity, and an enhanced passenger experience. At the same time, MAG further enhanced the environmental performance of its fleet, with the proportion of aircraft compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Chapter 14 noise standards — the most stringent international aircraft noise certification standard designed to reduce noise impact on communities surrounding airports — increasing from 8.6% in 2023 to 15.6% in 2025. As part of its decarbonization efforts, MAG completed its first pilot Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplift on the Kuala Lumpur–London route in partnership with PETRONAS. In line with evolving international regulatory requirements, the Group also uplifted 2% SAF for flights departing from the United Kingdom and Europe. Sustainability remains a key enabler of our Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP3.0), supporting our ambition to build a more resilient and future-ready aviation Group while progressing towards our long-term decarbonization ambitions. Over the past year, we made meaningful progress through improved operational efficiencies, closer industry collaboration, and ongoing investments in innovation, governance, and people development. As the industry transitions towards a lower-carbon future, our focus remains on delivering practical and measurable outcomes that support responsible growth and create long-term value for our stakeholders and the nation,” Philip See, Group Chief Sustainability Officer from MAG, said.
