Malaysia Airlines Still Keen on Airbus A330neo After Boeing Order
- Carrier keen on new wide-body despite $3 billion 787 purchase
- Talks also ongoing on leasing used planes for near-term need
A neo logo sits on the tail fin of a model Airbus A330neo aircraft.
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Malaysia Airlines Bhd. remains keen on Airbus SE’s upgraded A330neo wide-body jet after placing an order for the rival Boeing Co. 787.
The re-engined Airbus twin-jet is a candidate for a major order as Malaysia Air renews its long-haul fleet and could operate alongside the Boeing Dreamliner, Chief Executive Officer Peter Bellew said in an interview Thursday.