KUALA LUMPUR (March 22): Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) purchase of new Boeing aircraft is an investment which will strengthen Malaysia’s position as a key player in the global aviation industry.
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the acquisition also supports Boeing Composites Malaysia (BCM), a manufacturer of Boeing aircraft structures in Malaysia which currently employs 1,000 Malaysians.
“This aligns with Malaysia’s aspiration to become a regional aerospace hub by 2030,” he said in a social media post on Saturday.
On Friday, MAG announced the acquisition of 30 new aircraft directly from Boeing as part of its fleet modernisation strategy.
The order includes 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 Boeing 737-10 aircraft powered by the CFM LEAP-1B engines, with the option for 30 more 737 aircraft.
MAG Group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the 737-8 and 737-10 selection reflects a careful evaluation of its long-term growth strategy, ensuring the airline has the right aircraft to meet evolving market demands.
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