Malaysia Airlines to launch RFP for long‑haul widebodies; decision due Q1 2026

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Malaysia Airlines will issue an RFP for new long‑haul widebody aircraft before year‑end as part of its fleet renewal efforts. The carrier plans to make a selection in Q1 2026, initiating a procurement that will shape its intercontinental capacity and delivery timetable.

Discovered 2025-11-15T04:27:05.895801-08:00 | 2025-11-15T04:27:05.895801-08:00

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  • Malaysia has opened a formal procurement timetable — RFP before year‑end with a decision targeted Q1 2026 — defining when long‑haul capacity changes will take effect.
  • The move feeds into regional widebody demand and delivery pressure as widebody handovers increase in 2026, with implications for OEM slot availability and negotiation leverage.
  • This procurement follows the group's recent fleet discussions, including its evaluation of COMAC types, and mirrors other carriers' widebody renewal shortlists that will influence market competition for replacement aircraft.

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