Malaysia Aviation Group And Boeing Announce A New Aircraft Deal

Malaysia Airlines, the country’s flag carrier and part of Malaysia Aviation Group, has been operating Boeing 737s for more than half a century. For nearly 60 years, the single-aisle aircraft has served as the backbone of the airline, which has flown almost every variant of the 737 family since the introduction of the 737-100 in 1969. That makes Malaysia Airlines one of the most experienced operators of the 737 worldwide.

The airline likes the economics the aircraft brings. Hence, it has placed a fresh order for up to 60 aircraft with Boeing, split evenly between firm and options. Further bifurcation of the former reveals eighteen 737-8s and twelve 737-10s, the largest variant of the family.

Malaysia Airlines’ current fleet consists of over 50 Boeing 737 jets. Adding to the count with the latest versions modernises the fleet and offers operational commonality and increased capacity. That will come in handy since Boeing experts believe Southeast Asia’s air traffic will more than triple over the next 20 years. The manufacturer anticipates delivering over 4,700 aircraft in the region by 2043. Nearly 80 per cent of these will be single-aisle aeroplanes, such as the 737 MAX family.

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