MAG to get 12 new aircraft this year

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation plan, is set to induct 12 new aircraft in 2024 including its first Airbus 330-900 (A330neo), which is scheduled to arrive in the third quarter (3Q) of this year.

In a statement yesterday, the group said it is looking to receive four A330neo this year, alongside eight of the Boeing 737-8 aircraft to support its network growth requirements. The A330neo will comprise 297 seats (28 in business class and 269 in economy class, of which 24 seats come with extra legroom).