March 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and CFM International (CFM) today announced an order for 60 CFM LEAP-1B engines, plus additional spares, to power MAG’s new fleet of 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The agreement follows a signing ceremony earlier today between MAG, Boeing, and CFM that was witnessed by Guest-of-Honor YAB Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim.
“MAG has a long-standing partnership with CFM, and today, we are happy to build on years of trust and shared vision to lead the future of aviation in Malaysia.”
“MAG has a long-standing partnership with CFM, and today, we are happy to build on years of trust and shared vision to lead the future of aviation in Malaysia,” said Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of MAG. “CFM LEAP-1B engines are bringing high reliability, high efficiency, and quiet operation for our passengers, ensuring they have the best possible experience flying with us.”
MAG is the parent company of Malaysia Airlines and other regional and cargo carriers. Malaysia Airlines currently operates 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with CFM LEAP-1B engines, with another 14 aircraft on order. Overall, the group currently operates 47 Next-Generation 737 aircraft with CFM56-7B engines. MAG’s history with CFM goes back to the 1990s, when its airlines began operating CFM56-3-powered Boeing 737 Classic aircraft.
“Today’s agreement with MAG builds on a very strong three-decade relationship with a growing fleet of LEAP-powered aircraft,” said Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International. “We look forward to delivering the high asset utilization and exceptional support that MAG has come to rely on from CFM.”
CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp in commercial aviation history, with more than 3,700 aircraft in just over eight years. Advanced technologies like composite fan blades and ceramic matrix composites deliver an engine that’s 15 percent more fuel efficient, with 15 percent lower carbon emissions than prior-generation CFM56 engines. Backed by advanced health monitoring systems and an open MRO ecosystem with 36 shops around the world, LEAP engines offer 99.95% departure reliability and enable high asset utilization for narrowbody aircraft.
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About Malaysia Aviation Group
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is a global aviation organization comprising three focused business portfolios: Airlines Business, Loyalty & Travel Services (LTS), and Aviation Services. The airlines portfolio includes Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings, and AMAL by Malaysia Airlines. The Aviation Services portfolio consists of MAB Engineering, MASkargo, AeroDarat Services, and MAB Academy. The LTS portfolio offers travel services and loyalty programs through Journify, Enrich and MHholidays. MAG aims to become Asia’s leading travel and aviation services group, providing customized end-to-end travel solutions.
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ABOUT CFM INTERNATIONAL
A 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, CFM International has redefined international cooperation and helped change the course of commercial aviation since its founding in 1974. Today, CFM is the world's leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines with a product line that sets the industry standard for efficiency, reliability, durability, and optimized cost of ownership. CFM International produces the LEAP family of engines and supports LEAP and CFM56 fleets for operators worldwide. . www.cfmaeroengines.com
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