Malaysia's MAB Academy Onboards 17 Cadet Pilots in July 2026

Malaysia – Malaysia Aviation Group training subsidiary MAB Academy has onboarded 17 cadet pilots at its Sepang campus before they progress to their assigned flying schools.

• The initial phase will be delivered at MAB Academy before the cadets transfer to their respective flight training organisations.
• Captain Mohamad Khairul Ahmad Jahudi, Chief Operating Officer at MAB Academy, officiated the ceremony and addressed the importance of character, professionalism and discipline before the cadets enter aircraft training.
• AFM previously reported that MAG selected 36 cadets from 2,019 applicants for its 2026 Cadet Pilot Programme.

About MAB Academy
MAB Academy is Malaysia Aviation Group’s Sepang-based training and development subsidiary, with its origins in the Malaysia Airlines Academy established in 1994 and its current separate corporate structure launched in 2017. Its simulator building contains six full-flight simulator bays, including Airbus A330neo, Boeing 737-800NG and ATR 72-500 devices.

About Malaysia Aviation Group
Malaysia Aviation Group is an aviation organisation comprising airline, loyalty and travel, and aviation-services businesses. Its airline portfolio includes Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and Amal by Malaysia Airlines, while MAB Academy forms part of its aviation-services division. MAG’s LTBP3.0 strategy targets a 116-aircraft mainline fleet by 2035, supported by planned investment in 40 Airbus A330neos, 43 Boeing 737-8s and 12 Boeing 737-10s.

Source: MAB Academy