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Batik Air Malaysia plans to increase its fleet by 10 airplanes in 2026
January 29th 2026
Batik Air Malaysia plans to add 10 aircraft this year, bringing its fleet to 63 planes, to accelerate network expansion, enhance operational resilience, and strengthen connectivity from Subang Airport. Read More » The additional aircraft, comprising Boeing 737s and Airbus A330s, will support higher flight frequencies, increased standby capacity, and improved services across its regional and international network, Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy, Batik Air Malaysia CEO, announced during the event attended by Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Transport Minister of Malaysia, and other senior officials, The Exchange Asia reported. “With more aircraft, we will have additional standby capacity to better manage disruptions such as adverse weather, helping reduce knock-on delays,” Chandran said. The carrier currently operates 53 aircraft, serving 65 destinations across 20 countries. Chandran added that the airline is targeting an on-time performance (OTP) rate of 85% by mid-2026, building on consistent OTP levels above 70% over the past three months.
