Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has confirmed the purchase of 20 additional Airbus A330neo aircraft, exercising its purchase rights through a direct order with the European aircraft manufacturer.
The latest acquisition underscores MAG’s ongoing commitment to its long-term fleet renewal and network development strategy. With the expanded order, Malaysia Airlines is poised to become one of the largest A330neo operators in the Asia-Pacific region—enhancing its position as a premium full-service carrier in one of the fastest-growing global travel markets.
This development follows MAG’s initial 2022 commitment to 20 A330neo aircraft, comprising 10 units directly purchased from Airbus and 10 leased from international aircraft lessor Avolon. The group’s total A330neo fleet commitment now stands at 40 aircraft.
Deliveries from the additional 20 aircraft are scheduled to take place between 2029 and 2031, supporting MAG’s vision for a future-ready fleet.
Group Managing Director of MAG, Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, stated that the A330neo continues to align with the Group’s operational and strategic needs.
“With its enhanced fuel efficiency and flexibility across both regional and long-haul routes, the aircraft is a strong fit for our evolving market needs,” he said. “This additional order reinforces our long-term vision of building a future-ready fleet that supports sustainable growth, delivers consistent value to our passengers, and strengthens our competitiveness in key markets.”
-Bernama
