US EditionFrench President Macron announces 'historic' Airbus/Malaysia Airlines deal
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced a historic agreement between Airbus and Malaysia on July 4, 2025, during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Paris.
- This agreement follows Malaysia Aviation Group’s plan to acquire 20 A330neo aircraft and AirAsia’s preliminary deal to purchase as many as 70 A321XLR jets, underscoring Malaysia’s efforts to modernize its aviation industry.
- The agreements, worth around US$20 billion, aim to enhance production of aircraft parts through partnerships with French companies and deepen collaboration in economic, defense, and energy sectors between the two nations.
- Macron described the deal as part of broader cooperation including rare earths with Carester, energy transition, and transport, while Anwar noted the aviation orders for Malaysian Airlines and AirAsia total 70 jets.
- These deals position Airbus as a key player in Southeast Asia's growing aviation market and suggest increased bilateral trade and strategic ties between France and Malaysia.
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French President Macron announces 'historic' Airbus/Malaysia Airlines deal
PARIS :French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday there had been an historic deal between Airbus and Malaysia, as Macron hosted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Paris.Macron said such deals highlighted the importance of trade between France and Asia, as Europe faces up to likely tariffs from U.S
AirAsia-Airbus aircraft deal supports Malaysia's aspiration to be Asia's leading aviation hub
PARIS: The signing of an agreement between AirAsia and Airbus for the purchase of A321XLR aircraft will further strengthen the airline’s operational capabilities for short- and medium-haul routes, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
In a Meeting With The Malaysian Premier, Macron Announces Historic Airbus Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia deals
Paris, July 5 - French President Emmanuel Macron announced, on July 4, 2025, a landmark deal between Airbus and Malaysia during a high-profile visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Paris. The agreement, described by Macron as "historic," underscores a significant step in strengthening economic ties between France and Malaysia, while highlighting the broader importance of trade between Europe and Asia. The announcement was made duri…
AirAsia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire 50 A321XLR monocoular aircraft, with conversion rights for 20 other aircraft. For its part, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has exercised its options for 20 additional long-haul Airbus A330-900, doubling its initial order in 2022. MAG's order, announced yesterday in Paris on the sidelines of a state visit to France by Malaysian Prime M…
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