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Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as profit doubles; fleet stance unchanged amid Middle East crisis

Malaysia Aviation Group said it will not materially change its operating fleet despite the Middle East conflict, is targeting a fourth‑quarter long‑range widebody replacement order, and reported a doubling of 2025 profit on higher traffic and fleet expansion while flagging a cautious 2026 outlook amid geopolitical risks.

Discovered 2026-04-02T03:35:55.777295-07:00 | 2026-04-02T03:35:55.777295-07:00

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MAG’s plan to place a long‑range widebody replacement order in Q4 will shape OEM allocation, lessor placement and delivery timing; see prior fleet and order signals for Malaysia.
The group doubled 2025 profit on higher traffic and fleet expansion but warned of a cautious 2026 outlook tied to fuel and regional instability — risks mirrored in recent jet‑fuel squeeze warnings and the ongoing Middle East war exposure.

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