MAS mulls deals for 42 jets as 'things are going better a bit quicker'

Bellew: ‘Things have gone a bit better a bit quicker than I expected.’ – Bernama

LONDON: Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) plans to seal deals for as many as 42 wide-body jets over the next few months as the unprofitable carrier seeks to rebuild its long-haul network following a surge in demand.

Terms should be agreed in the next six to eight weeks for the lease of up to a dozen used Airbus Group SE A330 or Boeing Co 777 aircraft, chief executive officer Peter Bellew said in an interview.