KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 13 -- Malaysia Airlines' reportedly plans to increase passenger capacity by 8 per cent and introduce up to three destinations in 2027 could be disrupted by delays in receiving new aircraft.

In an interview with Bloomberg yesterday, Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, president and group chief executive officer of parent company Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said late deliveries could require the carrier to obtain additional spare parts or reduce capacity.

"We are seeing aircraft deliveries being delayed. Not by years, but by months," he was quoted as saying.

According to Bloomberg, Nasaruddin said the delays could limit the national carrier's ability to meet demand, which remained strong despite higher airfares driven by e...