Malaysia Airlines welcomes 200th Boeing aircraft as 737-8 joins fleet
200th Malaysia Airlines flight
To date, MAG has taken delivery of 18 Boeing 737-8 aircraft from its total order of 55 Boeing narrowbody aircraft, comprising 43 Boeing 737-8s and 12 Boeing 737-10s.
Malaysia Airlines marks the arrival of its Boeing 737-8 aircraft, the fourth of the type delivered to the airline this year and also represents the 200th Boeing aircraft delivered to Malaysia Airlines in its history.
Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of MAG, said, “This delivery holds special significance as it marks the 200th Boeing aircraft to join the Malaysia Airlines fleet since 1972. More than just an addition to our fleet, this milestone reflects a long-standing operational history that has supported our capacity growth and fleet evolution over the decades as we continue our deep-seated mission of connecting Malaysia to the world. The introduction of these next-generation aircraft will further strengthen our ability to support future growth opportunities and evolving market needs, while continuing to deliver a more modern and comfortable travel experience for our customers.”
Operated as flight MH5045, the aircraft was flown by Captain Arian Syazwara B. Adenan, Captain Mohd Aidilputra bin Abd Razak and First Officer Ahmad Asnawi bin Ahmad Rahman and landed at KL International Airport (KLIA) on May 24, 2026, after a total flight time of 19 hours 44 minutes.
The Boeing 737-8 is said to play an important role in supporting the group's narrowbody operations with greater fuel efficiency, improved reliability and enhanced passenger comfort. To date, MAG has taken delivery of 18 Boeing 737-8 aircraft from its total order of 55 Boeing narrowbody aircraft, comprising 43 Boeing 737-8s and 12 Boeing 737-10s, with deliveries scheduled through to 2030.
