Second new Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330neo touches down in Kuala Lumpur 

The second of 20 Airbus A330neos set to join Malaysia Airlines has arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) after a 12-hour flight from Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS). 

The A330-900, registered 9M-MNH, set off from the Airbus assembly facility on February 17, 2025, and landed in the Malaysian capital at 11:15, local time, on Febuary 18, 2025.  

Hopes will be high that the latest Airbus A330neo arrival will fare better than the first which joined the Malaysia Airlines fleet in November 2024 and was temporarily grounded after just two flights due to multiple technical defects. 

Malaysia Airlines described the latest arrivals as “yet another milestone in our fleet modernization journey”. 

“With this next-generation aircraft, we continue our commitment to delivering exceptional comfort, efficiency, and the signature Malaysian Hospitality you love. Welcome home, 9M-MNH,” the airline said in a social media post. 

Our second A330neo has officially touched down in Kuala Lumpur, marking yet another milestone in our fleet modernization journey. Flight MH5039 (9M-MNH) journeyed from Toulouse to Kuala Lumpur, arriving at 11:15 AM in KLIA, skillfully flown by Capt Mohd Shamsurin Mohd Mustafa,… pic.twitter.com/aOxvSHCKOB— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) February 18, 2025 The Malaysian flag carriers also shared photos of the impressive looking jet with its flight crew which included Capt. Mohd Shamsurin Mohd Mustafa, Capt. Mohd Johari Mohd Razali, and Capt. Ahmad Arafaatzila Zamli. 

Malaysia Airlines’ new A330-900neos are configured to accommodate 297 passengers in a two-class layout featuring 28 business class seats and 269 passengers in economy class seats, which includes 24 seats with extended legroom.  

Successfully took off from Toulouse, something spectacular is making its way to Kuala Lumpur, soaring through the skies on a journey like no other. Can you guess what’s landing today? #MalaysiaAirlines #YourGatewayToAsiaAndBeyond #MalaysianHospitality pic.twitter.com/2T8TukFttJ— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) February 18, 2025 Avolon is leasing the 20 new A330neos to Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, as part of a deal that was first announced in August 2022.  

The new fleet of aircraft is comprised of 10 A330neo aircraft from Avolon’s orderbook and 10 A330neo aircraft to be acquired from MAG via sale and leaseback.  

The remaining 18 A330neos will be delivered through to 2028 and will replace Malaysia Airlines’ older A330-300s and allow for further route expansion. 

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