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All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines applied for Malaysia’s approval of their JV
March 26th 2026
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have applied to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) for an exemption from the application of Malaysian competition law to expand their joint venture cooperation in Malaysia, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity. Read More » The two airlines signed a joint business agreement on April 17, 2025. They plan to strengthen their operations in Japan, Singapore, Australia, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Through the joint venture, the airlines aim to align their operations more closely, enabling them to offer coordinated schedules, seamless connections, and enhanced travel options for passengers. In their application, ANA and SIA noted that overlap between the two airlines’ services in Malaysia is limited, making it unlikely that the agreement will have any significant adverse impact on competition. CAAM is accepting public hearings until April 1, 2026. It will assess the potential impact on market competition, consumer choice, and pricing before granting approval.
