About Raya

Built by a resilient team with decades of service under our wings, we are not just moving cargo; we are moving forward by setting new benchmarks that go Above and Beyond.

Going Above and Beyond

Raya Airways is one of Malaysia’s leading scheduled all-cargo airlines providing a comprehensive range of air freight solutions for businesses in the Asia-Pacific region including air cargo transportation, aircraft charter services, ground handling services, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) as well as commercial cargo space selling, among others. Since taking flight in November 1993, Raya Airways has continuously built upon its wealth of experience, knowledge, expertise and commitment to excellent customer service within the industry. Raya Airways proudly connects and operates scheduled and charter air cargo services into major regional hubs such as China, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam as well as prime commercial centres in East Malaysia namely Kota Kinabalu, Labuan, Miri and Kuching.

Milestones in Raya Airways’ Journey

Join us in bridging connections across the region, empowering people and businesses with every step we take. Whether it is growing together or reaching new milestones, we are committed to making every  journey count.

1993

Commenced operations in November 1993 at Subang Airport with a charter flight contracted with Pos Malaysia to carry express mail and parcels between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia.

1996

Designated as a national air cargo carrier by the Ministry of Transport in August 1996.

Contracted by the Ministry of Defence to transport military personnel and their families between Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Labuan.

1998

Leased 2 DC-10 aircrafts to provide Hajj charter services to over 25,000 pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

Secured wet-lease arrangements for the Middle East, the Philippines and Indonesia.

2006

Became a capacity provider for DHL Aviation Group to support their fast-growing overnight air express business in the Asia-Pacific region.

2015

Expanded the fleet with the acquisition of a B757 aircraft.

2016

Awarded the “Dedicated Air Supplier 2016” Bronze Award by DHL Express Asia Pacific, recognising our commitment to excellence.

Inducted a B767 aircraft.

2018

Inducted a B737 aircraft.

2020

Inducted a second B767 aircraft.

2021

Commenced operations into Greater China to support the e-commerce boom.

Inducted a third B767 aircraft.

Appointed as the sole carrier of COVID-19 vaccines for distribution in Malaysia.

2022

Inducted the fourth B767 aircraft.

2023

Inducted the first A321 converted freighter aircraft, becoming the first operator in Asia to do so, followed by two additional A321 aircrafts.

Relocated Raya Airways’ headquarters to Cyberjaya.

Relocated operations to KLIA to support the Government’s Subang Airport Regeneration Plan.

2024

Commenced cargo terminal operations at Raya Airways’ warehouse in KACT1.

Partnering with the largest e-commerce logistics provider in East Malaysia.

Expanding operations into Greater China by opening two new stations NGB and CGO.

Establishing new connectivity including, BKI – NNG, KCH – HKG and LBU – SGN.

Operating for DHL Express’ Kuala Lumpur Gateway.

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