Won't they need more than 5 787s to establish a consistent route structure? I understand that they plan flights less than 6 hours, but you would think they would need at least 10 aircraft to hit 3 separate regions on a consistent basis?
Plus, Malindo and Batik are aiming for business travelers who prefer frequency vs. only offering say 3 flights per week out of one destination - business travelers want at least daily service... Batik is supposed to be more of a premium service - I'd be surprised if they only took 2 787s.