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The Star
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia committed to purchase 30 more Boeing aircraft worth US$9.5bil from US
The Boeing logo is displayed at the company's factory, Sept. 24, 2024, in Renton, Washington. - AP KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to purchasing an additional 30 Boeing aircraft in the second phase, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said the purchase of the additional aircraft was part of reciprocal negotiations between Malaysia and the United States (US). "In addressing trade deficit with the US, the government will make major procurements including the purchase of Boeing aircraft. Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is committed to purchase 30 Boeing aircraft valued at US$9.5 billion in the first phase and an additional 30 Boeing aircrafts valued at US$9.5 billion for the second phase,' he said during a special press conference regarding the tariff announcement by the United States. The US had earlier announced a reduction in tariffs on Malaysian exports to 19 per cent from the announced 25 per cent. Previously, MAG had announced the purchase of new Boeing aircraft to strengthen Malaysia's position as a major player in the global aviation industry. MAG had announced the acquisition of 30 new aircraft directly from Boeing as part of its aircraft modernisation strategy. The order includes 18 Boeing 737-8s and 12 Boeing 737-10s powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines with an option for 30 more 737s. The orders for hundreds of Boeing jets were announced through deals with Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Cambodia, Bangladesh and other countries as part of negotiations to reduce US tariffs. - Bernama
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SpiceJet receives first two of 17 overhauled engines from StandardAero
PUNE: SpiceJet has received the first two of its overhauled engines from global MRO provider StandardAero, airline officials said recently. These include a CFM LEAP-1B engine that powers the Boeing 737 MAX, overhauled at StandardAero's Houston, USA facility, and one Q400 engine, received from StandardAero's Singapore facility. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The airline has also successfully ungrounded another Boeing 737 NG aircraft, which returned to active service last month, reinforcing SpiceJet's commitment to restoring fleet capacity in a structured and phased manner. As part of its broader fleet revival plan, a total of 17 engines were sent for overhaul. With the receipt of the first two engines, SpiceJet expects a steady flow of additional engines in the coming months. Six CFM LEAP-1B engines were sent to StandardAero's Houston facility, while seven Q400 engines had been sent to its Singapore facility. Additionally, four engines have been sent to Carlyle Aviation to support the revival of grounded Boeing 737 NG aircraft.
Business Upturn
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
SpiceJet receives first two overhauled engines from StandardAero
By Aman Shukla Published on July 3, 2025, 12:39 IST SpiceJet has taken a major stride in its ongoing fleet revival plan by receiving the first two overhauled engines from global MRO leader StandardAero. This includes a CFM LEAP-1B engine, which powers the Boeing 737 MAX, refurbished at StandardAero's Houston facility in the U.S., and a Q400 engine from its Singapore facility. The airline also recently brought another Boeing 737 NG aircraft back into active service after successful maintenance, signalling a steady and structured effort to restore its operational capacity. In total, SpiceJet has sent 17 engines for overhaul as part of its broader fleet restoration strategy. With the first two engines now back in service, the airline expects a consistent return of additional overhauled engines in the months ahead. Out of these, six LEAP-1B engines were sent to StandardAero's Houston unit, while seven Q400 engines were dispatched to its Singapore facility. Additionally, four engines were sent to Carlyle Aviation to support the reactivation of grounded Boeing 737 NG aircraft. This move marks a significant push by SpiceJet to enhance reliability, increase aircraft availability, and support its long-term growth plans. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
