Malaysia Airlines signs deal to lease four A350-900s

17. Sep 2015
by BusinessClass

Malaysia Airlines, which was recently rebranded as Malaysia Airlines Berhad, will lease four new Airbus A350-900 XWB under a long-term agreement it has signed with Air Lease Corporation. The aircraft will enter service from late 2017. 

The new A350s will be powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB-84 engines and will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2017 and the second quarter of 2018. The agreement includes an option to lease two more A350-900s and two A330-900neo aircraft.

Christoph Mueller

, MAS's chief executive, said, “The A350 is the most technologically advanced aircraft and we are confident that it will deliver exceptional passenger comfort and improve the overall efficiency of our fleet.”

Steven F. Udvar-Házy

, Air Lease Corporation’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “ALC is honored to welcome Malaysia Airlines Berhad as our newest valued customer. We are confident that these aircraft will maximize Malaysia Airlines’ operations to help grow its business while simultaneously reducing its operating costs and emissions.”

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