Boeing, Malaysia Airlines sign MoU

The announcement includes eight 787-9 Dreamliners by converting eight of Malaysia Airlines' existing order of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and eight additional purchase rights of the 737 MAX 8s as well as Boeing's Global Fleet Care service to maintain the national carrier's current and future Boeing aeroplanes.

Said Peter Bellew, managing director and chief executive officer of Malaysia Airlines: "New widebody aircraft are a key to making Malaysia Airlines a premium airline offering a five-star product again. The range of the 787-9 gives an ability to operate to any point in Europe and some USA destinations in the future from Kuala Lumpur.

"The MoU with Boeing on its Global Fleet Care programme will allow the two companies to build a world class MRO for the 737 MAX, 787 and 737NG based on Malaysia's existing facilities in Kuala Lumpur."