Malaysia Airlines Turns to Boeing 787-10 as A350 Costs Bite

Malaysia Airlines is on the verge of ordering 10 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, replacing its Airbus A350 fleet due to rising leasing costs. The airline has been evaluating options and has opted for the high-capacity 787-10 as the best choice to grow its long-haul operations.

Boeing has secured an advantage in negotiations over Airbus, according to people familiar with the matter. This is a significant move for Boeing, which has been absent from Malaysia Airlines' widebody fleet since it retired its Boeing 777s in 2016.

The 787-10 will help compensate for the outgoing A350s and support the airline's capacity growth across its long-haul network. The deal still needs to be finalized, but Boeing is reportedly leading the way with strong delivery and engine terms.