Sepang, 14th October 2021 – Following AirAsia’s transformation into a digital travel and lifestyle services group, the holding group AirAsia Investment Ltd. has been officially renamed AirAsia Aviation Limited.
Bo Lingam, former AirAsia Group President (Airlines), will take over as AirAsia Aviation Limited Group CEO and oversee the four airlines in the group: AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Philippines, AirAsia Thailand and AirAsia Indonesia. AirAsia Aviation Limited will be part of the AirAsia Group Berhad (AAGB) investment holding company’s digital portfolio in data and technology alongside the airasia Super App, cargo and logistics venture Teleport, BigPay financial services, edutech arm AirAsia Academy, engineering company Asia Digital Engineering, ground services division GTR, and restaurant chain and food group Santan.
Bo Lingam, AirAsia Aviation Limited Group CEO, stated that the structural change will facilitate growth in all businesses in the portfolio and pave the way for future developments and airline ventures as they review new market opportunities. This will allow AirAsia to continue being the world’s best low-cost airline while reviewing and expanding their operations and offerings in airlines and beyond with stringent health, safety, and hygiene measures, especially as borders and businesses reopen with the gradual resumption of air travel.
