AirBorneo Successfully Completes Major Technology Transition, Launches MY Flight Codes Across 21 Airports

KUCHING, January 15, 2026 – AirBorneo, Sarawak’s newly state-owned full-service airline, today announced the successful completion of its Departure Control System (DCS) cutover and will begin operating under its own flight code, MY, marking a critical milestone in the airline’s transition to full operational independence.

All flights previously operating under the MH series designation now display as MY series flights, formally establishing AirBorneo’s distinct identity across all 21 airports in Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan.

The first flight with MY code was from Miri to Labuan at 6.15am on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

"The successful transition to DCS and the introduction of Flight MY3220 as our first service under the MY code is a testament to what can be achieved through collaborative leadership and shared vision. We extend our gratitude to the Sarawak and Federal Ministries of Transportation, CAAM and MAG for their unwavering support," Chief Executive Officer, Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin said.

"This milestone also lays critical groundwork for our next chapter, which is the launch of AirBorneo Jet Operations in July, strengthening our infrastructure, expanding our reach and enhancing the travel experience for our passengers," he said.

The cutover represents one of the most significant operational achievements since AirBorneo commenced operations on January 2, 2026.

The successful DCS migration enables AirBorneo to operate with full technical autonomy from MASwings’ systems. Airport check-in counters, baggage handling and all passenger-facing services continued normal operations throughout the transition period, with coordination maintained across airport operators and key stakeholders.

The simultaneous deployment across 21 airports—serving rural communities including Twin Otter operations to remote airstrips—demonstrates AirBorneo’s operational readiness and technical capability.

The transition also establishes critical infrastructure for AirBorneo’s 2026 expansion roadmap, which includes planned jet operations and launch of regional and international routes planned for mid-2026.