KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) plans to expand its mainline fleet to 116 aircraft, serving 106 destinations by 2035, said its president and group chief executive officer (CEO), Captain Nasaruddin A Bakar.
He said the fleet expansion strategy is aligned with the group’s growth plans, reinforcing its presence across key markets.
"We have already taken delivery of 10 of our Airbus A330neos and 14 Boeing 737-800s, and we’ll be getting another one next week.
"(The expansion) ensures we remain relevant in our key long-haul corridors, maintain a competitive fleet mix, and deliver operational efficiency,” he said in his speech at the MAG network announcement, here today.
Captain Nasaruddin said the induction of a new generation of aircraft enhances the airline operator’s product offering, allowing MAG to provide a modern, consistent experience across every customer journey.
"This also contributes to our aspiration to position Malaysia Airlines among the world’s top 10 global carriers by 2030,” he said.
Meanwhile, MAG Airline Business CEO Bryan Foong said the group’s first-phase fleet modernisation will be complete by 2028, with a total of 25 Boeing 737-800s and 20 A330neos.
"Notwithstanding, the final 20 of A330neos that we ordered will come in from the period of 2029 all the way into 2030.
"In addition, we are also in the midst of an exercise to think about how we will replace our Airbus A350s by 2032 as well,” he said.
Furthermore, Bryan noted that for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), Malaysia Airlines achieved an average on-time performance (OTP) of 88 per cent, up from 84 per cent in 2025.
"During the recent Hari Raya peak season, we have done more daily flights than we have ever done before and achieved an OTP of close to 92 per cent.
"Firefly has been able to achieve an average OTP of 92 per cent in 1Q 2026 and, more astoundingly, 95 per cent in March,” he added. - Bernama
