KUCHIN3G, Sept 29 2026: France has expressed its readiness to support and collaborate with Sarawak-owned AirBorneo airlines in its expansion, including through the expertise and experience of Airbus, its Ambassador to Malaysia Marc Abensour said today.
He said Airbus possesses extensive experience across various aeronautical fields in Malaysia, while also seeing other areas of collaboration with AirBorneo.
"Of course, in aeronautics, we discussed how France can support the development of AirBorneo, including leveraging Airbus's presence in Malaysia.
"Airbus has a history of cooperation spanning over 50 years in Malaysia, covering various fields such as Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), training, as well as the development of sustainable aviation fuels.
"We also discussed potential other collaborations with AirBorneo," he said when met by reporters after paying a courtesy call on Deputy Premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan after the opening of Sarawak Global Supply Chain & Sourcing 2026 at a leading hotel here today.
Marc Abensour noted that discussions also touched on possible cooperation between the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and UPM Sarawak to conduct forest mapping in Sarawak.
According to him, accurate and reliable assessment outcomes could serve as a foundation for developing activities within the timber and construction industries, including efforts to establish international references for low-carbon tropical building construction.
In addition, he mentioned that discussions encompassed renewable energy development through the involvement of French companies such as EDF, which is interested in exploring hydroelectric power projects and grid management aspects.
He added that other potential collaborations include partnerships with companies like Air Liquide and Axens to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production projects.
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