**Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)**, the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed **an order with Airbus for another 20 A330-900 aircraft.**
This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet, **bringing it to 40 aircraft.**
The announcement was made during the official visit to France by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, H.E. Anwar Ibrahim.
MAG first selected the A330neo in 2022 as part of its widebody fleet renewal program, with a commitment for 20 aircraft, four of which have already been delivered. **Equipped with a brand new premium cabin layout, the aircraft are already in operation on services from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, Auckland and Bali.**
_”The A330neo continues to offer the **right balance** between operational efficiency, range and cabin comfort to support our network and growth strategy,”_ said Captain Datuk Izham Ismail, Group CEO of MAG. _”With its higher fuel efficiency and flexibility on regional and long-haul routes, the aircraft is the ideal solution for our evolving market needs. **It also allows us to offer a product in line with our premium positioning**: lean, modern and designed around passenger comfort and expectations. This further order strengthens our long-term vision of building a future-ready fleet that supports sustainable growth, delivers **consistent value to our passengers and strengthens our competitiveness in key markets.”_
_**”We are proud to further consolidate our relationship with Malaysia Aviation Group**, with the expansion of its A330neo fleet,”_ said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales, Airbus Commercial Aircraft. _”This further order is a strong confirmation of the exceptional performance, fuel efficiency, versatility and passenger comfort of the A330neo, as well as a testimony to its popularity among premium airlines worldwide.”_
Powered by latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of **flying 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop.** The A330neo is equipped with the award-winning Airspace cabin, offering passengers **a unique experience, high comfort levels, atmosphere, and design.** Among these, more personal space, larger storage bins, a new lighting system and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.
As of the end of May 2025, the A330 family **had received over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide.** Like all Airbus aircraft in production, **the A330neo is capable of operating with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) up to 50%**, with the goal of reaching **100% SAF capability by 2030.**
