Malaysia Airlines doubles A330neo order to 40 aircraft

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has exercised options for 20 additional Airbus A330-900neo wide-body jets, doubling its existing commitment from 20 to a total of 40 aircraft.

The new order adds to MAG’s original 2022 agreement, which included 10 directly purchased A330neos and 10 leased from Avolon. The first four A330neos are already in service, operating on routes such as Kuala Lumpur–Melbourne, Auckland, and Bali.

“The A330neo continues to deliver the right balance of operational efficiency, range, and cabin comfort to support our network and growth strategy,” said Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of MAG. “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.”

Deliveries from the newly ordered batch are scheduled to begin in 2029 and continue through 2031.

The move, announced as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was visiting Paris, is aligned with MAG’s strategy to modernize and expand its long-haul fleet. French President Emmanuel Macron called the agreement “historic”, signaling a boost to EU‑Asia aviation ties just as Europe navigates impending US tariff pressures.

Airbus also welcomed the expanded commitment.

“This repeat order is a strong endorsement of the A330neo’s exceptional performance, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft at Airbus.

The expanded widebody fleet is expected to strengthen Malaysia Airlines’ position in key growth markets across ASEAN, China, India, and Australasia.

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