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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has placed an order for 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 Boeing 737-10 aircraft to modernise Malaysia Airlines' fleet with more fuel-efficient models. The order, booked in January 2025 and previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's orders...
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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has placed an order for 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 Boeing 737-10 aircraft to modernise Malaysia Airlines' fleet with more fuel-efficient models. The order, booked in January 2025 and previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's orders and deliveries website, is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and addressing rising travel demand in Southeast Asia.
The airline plans to introduce new lie-flat seats on these aircraft, reflecting its focus on passenger experience. "This is a significant investment for Malaysia Aviation Group, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge premium cabin offerings and state-of-the-art technology to our customers," said Izham Ismail, group managing director of Malaysia Aviation Group. "The addition of these new airplanes will not only enhance our fleet's efficiency and increase seating capacity, but allow us to elevate the overall inflight experience, with our passengers' needs at the forefront."
Malaysia Airlines has operated Boeing 737 aircraft since 1969 and has used nearly every variant of the type. The latest order will continue this long-standing association with the 737 family.
Boeing highlighted the partnership's significance, with Dr Brendan Nelson AO, president of Boeing Global, stating, "Today's announcement represents another milestone in Boeing's long-standing partnership with Malaysia and reflects our enduring commitment to the country's aerospace sector. The opportunity to introduce more Boeing airplanes in Malaysia is a point of pride for our many Malaysian employees who contribute to every airplane Boeing builds and delivers to customers around the world."
The addition of the 737-8 and 737-10 models is expected to provide operational commonality with Malaysia Airlines' existing fleet of over 50 737 jets. Boeing claims that these aircraft offer lower per-seat fuel consumption and emissions, with a reduction of up to 20%. "We are honored to build upon our valued partnership with Malaysia Aviation Group and support them in modernizing their fleet," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "Adding the 737-8 and 737-10 will equip Malaysia Airlines with the operational flexibility, environmental performance and additional capacity they need to better serve a growing number of passengers."
Boeing projects that Southeast Asia’s passenger air traffic will more than triple over the next two decades, with nearly 80% of the 4,700 new aircraft deliveries expected in the region being single-aisle models such as the 737 MAX.
Beyond aircraft sales, the aircraft company has an established presence in Malaysia, including Boeing Composites Malaysia, the company’s first wholly owned manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia. The facility produces composite parts for Boeing aircraft, including the 737 MAX. Boeing also supports aerospace development in Malaysia through training programmes, sustainability initiatives, supply chain collaboration, and university partnerships.
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