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Malaysia Airlines “deeply disappointed” by A330-900 first delivery delay
October 16th 2024
“Findings identified by Airbus during the flight line stage” have pushed back the delivery of Malaysia Airlines’ first A330-900 by two months - to late November -, the airline said. Read More » The oneworld alliance member has cancelled its November 25 inaugural A330-900 flight, from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, and will now operate the rotation with A330-300s. Malaysia Airlines said it is working with Airbus and lessor Avolon to secure a new delivery timeline and expedite the aircraft’s entry into service. The flag carrier, which has ordered 20 of the wide-bodies, plans to have five A330-900s flying in its fleet by the close of first quarter 2025. “We are deeply disappointed by the aircraft delivery delays by Airbus, compounded by the ongoing setbacks of our 737-8 deliveries,” Malaysia Aviation Group CEO, Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, said. “These delays are significantly disrupting our fleet modernisation and growth requirements. As we take decisive steps toward a stronger 2025, having the necessary assets in place is crucial to meet our growth targets, optimise our network and continue delivering enhanced services to our customers.”
