Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its ninth Airbus A330neo, continuing a phased widebody fleet renewal aimed at reshaping its long-haul and regional operations.

The aircraft, registered 9M-MNO, arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Toulouse on Dec. 21 and joins a growing A330neo fleet that is gradually replacing older widebody aircraft.

Malaysia Airlines said the jet will be deployed on a mix of high-demand regional and medium-haul routes, including services to Bali, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland and Tokyo.

Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo offers improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions and reduced operating costs compared with previous-generation widebody aircraft.

The aircraft features Airbus' Air...