Malaysia's AirAsia in early talks to acquire cargo carrier Raya Airways: Report

Malaysia's AirAsia in early talks to acquire cargo carrier Raya Airways: Report

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Malaysia’s flagship budget airline AirAsia Group Bhd is in early acquisition discussions for air cargo carrier Raya Airways to beef up its logistics business, The Edge Weekly reported on Saturday citing sources.

The business weekly said the airline has approached businessman Ishak Ismail whose family owns Raya Airways, to acquire the carrier, and are in early conversations, according to people familiar with the matter.

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