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Malaysia Airlines chief Nasaruddin Bakar says the carrier expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 10 in 2029. The airline has 12 examples on order, setting a long-dated milestone for the narrowbody fleet program.
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Malaysia Airlines chief Nasaruddin Bakar says the carrier expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 10 in 2029. The airline has 12 examples on order, setting a long-dated milestone for the narrowbody fleet program.
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