Malaysia Airlines exploring acquisition of 737 MAX aircraft returning from China: CEO
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Background ✨
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) planned to modernise its fleet by phasing out 737-800s and acquiring 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8s and 12 MAX 10s, aiming for a fleet of 55 MAX 8s and 12 MAX 10s by 20301. It faced supply chain challenges affecting aircraft delivery schedules and had reduced its network by 20% due to these issues2. MAG also ordered 60 CFM LEAP-1B engines for its new 737 MAX fleet3.