Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has confirmed an order for 30 new Boeing aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal program. This strategic move aims to modernize MAG’s narrowbody fleet and enhance operational efficiency across its network
The purchase includes 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B engines, with an option to acquire 30 additional units. The newly acquired jets will gradually replace the existing Boeing 737-800s, with plans to operate a streamlined fleet of 55 Boeing 737-8 and 737-10 aircraft by 2030. Notably, the 737-10 will introduce lie-flat Business Class seating—an upgrade that will redefine regional premium travel. Deliveries are expected to commence between 2029 and 2030 and will complement MAG’s ongoing lease of 25 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, 11 of which have already entered service, with the remainder arriving by 2027.
The fleet expansion aligns with projected growth in air travel across the ASEAN and wider Asia-Pacific region, where passenger numbers are forecast to rise by an average of 5.6% annually over the next five years. With a current fleet of 113 aircraft across its airlines, MAG is positioning itself for long-term sustainability, focusing on enhanced fuel efficiency, extended range, and improved passenger comfort to remain competitive in a dynamic aviation landscape.
(Sources: Malaysia Aviation Group; Malay Mail)
