Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to significantly expand its fleet to approximately 70 aircraft, with the majority being Boeing 737 models. This expansion is intended to strengthen the carrier’s market presence from its main bases at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
flyadeal, the Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42998. The aircraft is wet-leased from Batik Air Malaysia and is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B25 engines, offering improved efficiency and environmental performance.
Flynas, a Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier, has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two narrowbody aircraft. The airline took delivery of one Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12658, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, and added one Boeing 737-8, serial number 43014, through a wet lease from Batik Air Malaysia, equipped with LEAP-1B25 engines.
Batik Air Malaysia has expanded its operational capabilities with the addition of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 39871, acquired on lease and powered by CFM56-7B24E engines. This fleet expansion supports the airline’s strategic focus on enhancing regional connectivity and meeting rising travel demand in Southeast Asia.
Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to inaugurate nonstop service between Kuala Lumpur and Sapporo, starting 3 July 2025. The new international route will be operated using Boeing 737-800 aircraft and marks the airline’s expansion into Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.
Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to commence nonstop service between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Seoul Incheon (ICN) beginning 12 September 2025. The new route will be operated using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, expanding the carrier’s footprint in Northeast Asia and enhancing connectivity between Malaysia’s Sabah region and South Korea.
Batik Air Malaysia has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-800, serial 41798, on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, enhancing the airline’s operational capabilities. The Boeing 737-800 is a widely used narrow-body aircraft, known for its fuel efficiency and range. It supports Batik Air Malaysia’s ongoing fleet expansion, aligning with its growth strategy…
Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to expand its network in China by launching new flights from Kuala Lumpurto Beijing Daxing International Airport and Changsha. These routes are scheduled to commence in late March 2025, marking a significant step in the airline’s growth strategy.
Batik Air Malaysia is set to expand its domestic network with the introduction of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan and Miri. The Sandakan route will commence on December 1, 2024, followed by the Miri route on January 14, 2025. Both services will be operated using the Boeing 737-800.
Mavcom (Malaysian Aviation Commission) has recently announced the reallocation of four Subang–Singapore Changi route slot pairs to enhance airline connectivity between the two cities. These slots, formerly held by SKS Airways, have been distributed among AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines.
