PETALING JAYA: MMAG Holdings Bhd’s aviation arm, MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC), has formed a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Bluorbit Logistics Pte Ltd to strengthen Malaysia’s air cargo ecosystem and accelerate the development of long-haul air freight connectivity anchored out of Kuala Lumpur.
The partnership brings together MAC’s integrated aviation platform – encompassing air cargo operations, cargo terminal handling and transshipment – and Bluorbit’s international logistics reach, commercial networks and long-haul cargo coordination expertise.
Both parties aim to scale cargo capacity, expand global connectivity and reinforce Kuala Lumpur’s role as a key logistics and transit hub in Southeast Asia.
Bluorbit founder and CEO Nasir Gaffar Khan said that by leveraging the combined strengths of MAC, the company is laying the groundwork for a substantially expanded long-haul cargo network anchored in Kuala Lumpur.
“Subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals, our roadmap includes the deployment of two Boeing 747 freighters by the first half of 2026, followed by a further two Boeing 747 freighters in 2027, and the eventual introduction of up to five Boeing 777 freighters from 2028 onwards to support intercontinental trade lanes connecting Asia with the Middle East, North Asia and Oceanic regions.
“This phased expansion allows us to scale responsibly while creating strong interline opportunities that connect regional feeder traffic into long-haul networks, strengthening Kuala Lumpur’s role within global air cargo flows,“ he said in a statement.
Bluorbit is an established international logistics group with more than two decades of industry experience, recognised for managing complex cross-border cargo movements and supporting multinational supply chains across major global trade lanes.
With deep commercial relationships and long-haul cargo expertise spanning Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas, Bluorbit brings complementary capabilities that strengthen MAC’s integrated air cargo and cargo terminal operations.
As part of the collaboration, MAC welcomes Nasir and Francis Antony to its management team, strengthening leadership depth and execution capability as the group enters its next phase of growth.
Francis Antony, formerly group head of cargo commercial at Teleport, brings extensive experience in airline cargo commercial strategy, network optimisation and cross-border logistics development across the Asia-Pacific region.
MAC’s aviation segment comprises air cargo operations and cargo terminal services delivered through its key subsidiaries, MJets Air Sdn Bhd, a commercial air cargo operator, and XCT Aviation Sdn Bhd, which operates an express cargo terminal within the KLIA Free Commercial Zone.
Together, these businesses form an integrated aviation ecosystem supporting regional uplift, cargo handling and transshipment activities.
MMAG Holdings executive director and MJets Air Sdn Bhd CEO Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi said MJets Air currently operates a fleet of seven Boeing 737 freighters serving regional markets across Asia.
“As a key milestone in its growth journey, the first Boeing 747-200F – the iconic Queen of the Skies – arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 22.
“Subject to the requisite regulatory approvals, the planned induction of two Boeing 747-200 freighters starting from second quarter 2026 is expected to increase MJets Air’s overall cargo capacity by about 150% compared to current levels.
“The introduction of wide-body freighter capability, together with Bluorbit’s commercial reach and long-haul market experience, provides a clear and disciplined pathway for MJets Air to scale beyond regional trade lanes and expand into intercontinental markets.
“This expansion would materially enhance MJets Air’s operating scale and place it among Malaysian carriers operating the largest active freighter capacity currently in the market.”
Looking ahead, Ahmad Luqman said the planned addition of a further two Boeing 747 freighters by 2027, followed by the potential introduction of up to five Boeing 777 freighters from 2028 onwards, would progressively expand the fleet to up to 16 aircraft, subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals.
He said this phased growth is expected to lift overall cargo capacity to about 300% above current levels by 2027, and nearly 690% by 2028, providing a scalable and responsible growth trajectory while strengthening Malaysia’s long-term position in global air cargo connectivity.
Beyond fleet growth, the partnership is expected to unlock interline and network connectivity opportunities, enabling regional cargo uplifted by MJets Air to connect seamlessly to longer-haul routes supported by Bluorbit’s international logistics network.
This enhances cargo flows, improves aircraft utilisation and strengthens MAC’s role within global airfreight corridors, while preserving its regional strengths.
Both parties emphasised that the partnership is focused on disciplined expansion, operational alignment and long-term value creation, reinforcing MAC’s role as an integrated aviation and air cargo platform supporting regional and international trade.
