Malaysia Aviation Group, parent of Malaysia Airlines, is close to finalizing an
order for roughly 10 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners to renew its long-haul fleet,
sources said. The 787s would replace seven leased Airbus A350s and provide room
for expansion. Boeing secured the deal in part with an earlier delivery slot
from 2031 versus Airbus, and GE Aerospace offered more favorable engine terms
than Rolls-Royce, the sources said. High leasing costs prompted the airline to
seek replacements. The transaction has a political dimension: last year Trump
and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar announced Malaysia would buy 30 Boeing jets
with options for an additional 30.
