MASwings is a regional airline based in East Malaysia. Established on 1 October 2007 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the airline was initially tasked with providing essential air connectivity to remote and rural communities in East Malaysia under the Rural Air Services (RAS) program.[1] The airline is currently undergoing a rebranding process and is set to transition to AirBorneo.

In 2023, the Sarawak Government announced its intention to acquire MASwings to establish a state-owned airline.[2][3][4][5] The acquisition was formally completed on 13 January 2025, followed by a signing ceremony on 12 February 2025, during which the airline’s rebranding as AirBorneo was officially introduced.[6][7][8] The rebranding is expected to take effect on 1 January 2026,[9] subject to regulatory approvals, infrastructure readiness and the integration of its workforce and fleet.[10]

As part of its rebranding to AirBorneo, the airline will evolve into a full-service carrier, expanding its offerings to include regional, domestic and international flights.[11] Its headquarters will also be relocated from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, to Sarawak following the Sarawak Government’s acquisition.[12] Despite the change in ownership to the Sarawak Government, the Federal Government will continue to subsidise the RAS program in Sabah and Sarawak
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