ALC issued this statement:
On November 29, 2017, Air Lease Corporation announced the delivery of its first Airbus A350 XWB aircraft (A350-941 9M-MAB, msn 159), on lease to Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB).ย This aircraft is the first of six new A350-900s leased to the airline, with the additional five aircraft delivering through the third quarter of 2018 from ALCโs order book with Airbus.
Malaysia Airlines had a short mention and photos on social media:
We had a little ceremony at our Hangar on November 30, 2017 to welcome the arrival of our new family member. Here are some photos from the event. We canโt wait for you to experience the A350 XWB for yourself!
Airbus issued this statement:
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has taken delivery of its first A350-900, leased from Air Lease Corporation, becoming the 17th airline to operate the worldโs newest, most modern and efficient twin engine widebody airliner. The delivery was celebrated upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
ALC receives its first A350-900 out of an order for 29 A350 Family aircraft. Eventually Malaysia Airlines will operate six A350-900s, all leased from ALC.
Malaysia Airlines will initially deploy the aircraft on flights within Asia. From the first quarter of 2018, the A350 will fly on the airlineโs premier long haul service from Kuala Lumpur to London.
Malaysia Airlines is the first carrier to offer a First Class cabin in the A350-900. The aircraft is configured in a three class cabin layout with a total of 286 seats. This comprises four in First Class, 35 in Business, featuring convertible seats to fully flat beds and 247 in Economy.
Malaysia Airlines already operates 24 Airbus aircraft including six A380, 15 A330-300 and three A330-200F on its regional routes and long haul services.
Top Copyright Photo (all others by Malaysia Airlines):ย Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350-941 F-WZFG (9M-MAB) (msn 159) TLS (Eurospot). Image: 939652.
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