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Malaysia Airlines nears order for around 10 Boeing 787-10s to replace leased A350s

Malaysia Aviation Group is close to finalizing an order for approximately 10 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The deal would give Malaysia Airlines a new widebody type and replace its small fleet of leased Airbus A350-900s, nearly a decade after it retired its 777-200ERs.

Discovered 2026-09-19T00:36:00.193591-07:00 | 2026-09-19T00:36:00.193591-07:00

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The potential order would mark Malaysia Airlines’ return to Boeing widebody aircraft after nearly a decade and introduce the 787-10 as a new fleet type.
Around 10 aircraft would replace the carrier’s leased A350-900s, making the decision relevant to its long-haul fleet renewal and lease-expiry planning.
The report provides further detail on the potential Boeing 787 order and long-haul fleet renewal, although final terms and timing remain undisclosed.

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