Malaysia Airlines confirms delay in the delivery of its first A330neo aircraft

Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that the delivery of its first A330neo aircraft has been delayed. The first aircraft delivery was originally expected in September of this year, the aircraft is now due to arrive with the airline in late November. This is due to findings identified by Airbus – the manufacturer of the A330neo aircraft – during the flight line stage. “We are deeply disappointed by the aircraft delivery delays by Airbus, compounded by the ongoing setbacks of our Boeing 737-8 deliveries,” said Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, group managing director of the Malaysia Airlines Group. He continued: “These delays are