MAS buying 39 planes to replace half of its fleet


  • Business
  • Thursday, 04 Nov 2004

MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) is planning to purchase 39 new jetliners under an estimated US$1bil plan to replace nearly half of its fleet, a company executive said. 

The plan indicates that Malaysia Airlines hopes to expand its routes and capacity despite rising fuel prices and competition from Asia’s emerging low-cost carriers. 

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