Group 1 - Malaysia Airlines Group has announced an additional order of 20 A330neo wide-body aircraft from Airbus, reinforcing its long-term strategy for fleet renewal and network expansion [1] - This new order builds on a previous commitment made in 2022 to purchase 20 A330neo aircraft, increasing the total A330neo fleet to 40, positioning Malaysia Airlines as one of the largest A330neo operators in the Asia-Pacific region [1] - The new aircraft are expected to be delivered between 2029 and 2031, with the group having already received 4 A330neo aircraft, primarily operating on routes to Auckland, Melbourne, and Bali [1] Group 2 - AirAsia has signed a deal worth $12.25 billion with Airbus to order 50 A321XLR single-aisle ultra-long-range aircraft, with an additional purchase option for 20 more [2] - This move is a significant step towards becoming the world's first low-cost, single-aisle network airline, enhancing regional connectivity and overall operational efficiency [2] - The A321XLR aircraft will operate alongside AirAsia's existing all-Airbus fleet, supporting a low-cost operating model while improving route economics and fleet utilization [2] - AirAsia aims to achieve an annual passenger capacity of 150 million by 2030, with a cumulative total of 1.5 billion passengers served since its inception [2]