ⓒ Malay Mail
Malaysia Airlines has officially welcomed its first Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking a significant step in its fleet modernization plan. The new plane, registered as 9M-MNG, arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on November 29th after a 13-hour flight from Toulouse, France. Its arrival was met with a spectacular display: a Royal Malaysian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet provided an escort, performing a dramatic flypast, and a traditional water cannon salute greeted the aircraft on the ground.
The A330neo boasts 297 seats, including 28 Business Class suites and 269 Economy Class seats, with 24 offering extra legroom. Passengers can look forward to enhanced amenities such as larger overhead storage, improved air quality, state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment, and high-speed Wi-Fi. This aircraft, the first of 20 to be leased from Avolon, will be deployed on long-haul routes across Asia, Australasia, and select destinations in the Middle East.
The experienced flight crew included Captains Khairul Syukri Khalid, Azim Sham Che Din, Zainuddin Hussein, and Najwan Reshan Nahdan Rengganathan. The arrival of this fuel-efficient A330neo signifies Malaysia Airlines’ commitment to modernizing its fleet and providing passengers with a superior travel experience. The airline joins over 20 global carriers already operating this aircraft type, underscoring its popularity and efficiency in the global aviation market.
