As part of its ongoing fleet modernisation plan, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) – operator of Malaysia Airlines – is set to welcome 12 new aircraft in 2024, including its first Airbus 330-900 (A330neo) which is scheduled to arrive in Q3 2024. The Group is looking to receive four of the new aircraft type this year, alongside eight of the Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
The A330neo is set to provide improved operational efficiency to the MAG fleet, while also allowing it to address environmental targets by offering up to 25% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. With a 1-2-1 configuration, the newly-designed Collins Aerospace Elevation Business Class seats will be a first for the Group, featuring an all-suite cabin with individual privacy doors, prioritising cabin comfort and practicality.
Additional features include wireless charging pods, ergonomic seat cushions, highly integrated inflight entertainment (IFE) solutions, including Kids mode, and ample space to work, relax, and dine in comfort. The aircraft will also be fitted with WiFi connectivity.
“We are excited to induct the first of 20 Airbus A330neos in Q3 of this year, which will gradually replace our A330ceo fleet and operate to our network across Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East,” said Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director, MAG. “This expansion is not just about increasing our inventory in numbers but also introducing the first-of-its-kind cabin class, new seats and experiences that prioritise customer safety, comfort and overall satisfaction. We will continue to channel our investments into endeavours that strategically align with the key pillars driving our customer value proposition, namely cabin comfort, inflight dining, and service delivery of our esteemed cabin crew. We aspire to curate an overall passenger experience that not only meets premium standards but exceeds them, underpinned by our inimitable ‘Malaysian Hospitality’.”
To further strengthen its fleet modernisation programme, the Group will also be retrofitting six of its A350-900s beginning in 2026 to ensure consistent cabin standardisation and premium experiences for its customers in alignment with the new A330neo cabin.
