Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, is reportedly considering an order for up to twelve Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft. This potential move, not yet confirmed by either Boeing or MAG, would aim to replace seven Airbus A350-900 aircraft currently leased by the airline. These aircraft are used for long-haul flights, including routes to Europe, Australia, and Japan. The new Dreamliners could expand Malaysia Airlines' capacity on these routes starting in 2031. According to Bloomberg, sources close to the situation suggest that MAG is looking at ordering around ten of the largest 787-10 models. Boeing may have an edge over Airbus due to earlier delivery dates, beginning in 2031, and more favorable engine deals from GE Aerospace compared to Rolls-Royce. However, no official contract has been signed yet. Neither Boeing nor Airbus have commented on the talks, and MAG has not confirmed the reports. Details about the number of aircraft, whether they will be bought or leased, and the choice of engines are still under discussion. Replacing the seven leased A350-900s is a key challenge for MAG. These aircraft, introduced in 2017, are central to Malaysia Airlines' long-haul operations. However, the airline is looking to reduce the financial burden of lease payments and prepare for the end of these contracts in the early 2030s. Nasaruddin A. Bakar, a senior MAG executive, outlined this in an interview with The Edge in August. He noted that at least seven aircraft would be needed to replace the current fleet, but the airline also aims for growth, which would require more than that. Several models, including the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X, were under consideration at the time. The 787-10 would mark a significant shift for Malaysia Airlines. The airline has not operated large Boeing aircraft since retiring its 777 fleet in 2016, relying instead on Airbus A330 and A350 models for long-haul flights. The 787-10 is designed for high-density long-haul routes, with a range slightly shorter than the A350-900 but offering better operational cost savings on suitable routes. This does not mean the airline is moving away from Airbus entirely, as it has recently begun replacing its regional fleet with 40 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. In a market where aircraft manufacturing is at full capacity, securing a production slot is as important as the performance of the aircraft. Nasaruddin Bakar noted that an aircraft ordered today might not be delivered for five to seven years. If the deal goes through, Malaysia Airlines would have a more diverse long-haul fleet by 2031, combining A330neo and Dreamliner models. For Boeing, this would be a symbolic return to Malaysia Airlines, a carrier where Airbus has been dominant in the wide-body aircraft segment.