Malaysia Airlines closing in on order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing edged out Airbus by offering earlier delivery slots starting in 2031 and better engine terms as the carrier seeks to renew its long-haul fleet.
Malaysia Airlines is reportedly nearing a deal to purchase Boeing 787 Dreamliners to replace its leased Airbus A350s. The airline seeks to renew its long-haul fleet and alleviate the burden of high lease rentals. Malaysia Aviation Group is expected to order around ten 787-10s, starting deliveries in 2031. Boeing's offer of earlier delivery slots and GE Aviation's better engine terms compared to Rolls-Royce Holdings played a crucial role in persuading Malaysia Airlines to choose the Dreamliners over Airbus SE.
This decision has political undertones due to US President Donald Trump's ties between Boeing orders and trade pacts signed with various countries. Malaysia Airlines, which had been relying on Airbus for widebody planes since 2016, plans to replace its seven leased A350s with the new Boeing aircraft, providing room for future growth.
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