Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) new Airbus A330neo experienced technical problems after two return flights to Australia, causing temporary grounding of the aircraft on its Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne route. The airline's only A330neo is currently scheduled for six weekly flights between the two cities. The aircraft was initially grounded after a return flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur on December 21st.
for its Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne route. The newly delivered widebody aircraft was grounded temporarily after it faced a series of technical issues after two return flights to Australia.flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne . The first and only A330neo in the flag carrier’s fleet is currently scheduled to fly 6x weekly between the two cities.
After the A330neo was initially grounded after its return flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur on 21st December, Airbus has pledgedfirst commercial flight on 19th December 2024. The new widebody aircraft has a total of 297 seats which features all new Business class and Economy class cabins. There are 28 Collins Aerospace Elevation Business Class seats laid out in a 1-2-1 configuration with sliding doors, 17.3″ 4K IFE display and a wireless charging pad.
Meanwhile, the economy class gets 269 Recaro CL3810 seats which include 24 seats with extra legroom. The new economy seats which are laid out in a 2-4-2 configuration boasts ergonomic design, ample storage compartments and a 13.3″ 4K IFE screen.
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