Report: Malaysia Airlines to acquire 20 Airbus A330neos

Chief Executive Izham Ismail said in June the airline was nearing a decision on replacing its earlier-model A330 fleet, and Reuters last month reported that the upgraded A330neo had been selected as the preferred model.

PARIS/SYDNEY: Malaysia Airlines is poised to announce a deal next Monday to acquire 20 Airbus AIR.PA A330neo wide-body jets, industry sources said on Wednesday.

Chief Executive Izham Ismail said in June the airline was nearing a decision on replacing its earlier-model A330 fleet, and Reuters last month reported that the upgraded A330neo had been selected as the preferred model.