Fleet Expansion
- On April 26, 2007, MAS requested proposals from Boeing and Airbus for up to 55 aircraft to replace the Boeing 737-400's, plus proposals for new wide-bodied aircraft for long-haul service: rumored to be the Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350 or Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
- On March 31, 2008, MAS announced the purchase of up to 50 Boeing 737-800 and had ordered an additional 5 aircraft at the Farnborough Air Show. This order includes an option to buy 10 additional planes. This deal is expected to be worth more than $3 billion, with delivery beginning in 2010. In addition, MAS has the option to swap the Boeing 737-800 for the larger Boeing 737-900ER's. The delivery of the 6 Airbus A380 was also confirmed for the second quarter 2012.
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