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Only likely to get 1 more for this year or if extremely lucky 2. An aircraft out of assembly will usually take 1 month of trials and customer acceptance flight. So far 5 frames have registration booked but only 2 photographed outside with 1 already delivered yesterday. The person who wrote article must've misheard or got the older info during the event. From what i am seeing only MVD will be delivered without delays.

They did but it seems AK is waiting it out. As for OD they have no interest in regional jet operations. Currently MAG's SZB regional jet operation will not even involve FY. If SKS exits that means theres vacant space for another half. Only issue pulling back now is the reliability issue pertaining the PW leaps affecting both a220 and e2s.

SKS had a very reliable funder. But like Myairlines i think the appetite to keep pouring funds on an empty barrel continuously in hoping the market or something changes into their favor is not really how an aviation business is suppose to run. If the SKS e jet program collapses it may derail part of the gov's plan on SZB unless MAG is willing to stay on and follow up its plan.

SKS Airways hits snag in funding for aircraft, temporarily halts flights to Tioman, Redang KUALA LUMPUR: New airline SKS Airways Sdn Bhd is scrambling to secure funding to pay for the delivery of 10 leased Embraer E195-E2 aircraft and is believed to have halted flight operations to two of the destinations it flies to, Tioman and Redang, according to an aviation insider. SKS AIrways was to start taking delivery of the first Embraer aircraft in January 2024. On another note they were suppose to have launch 1-2 former firefly ATR's 2 months ago but none of the aircrafts have even undergone painting. Hoping this does not become another flymojo.

Something from MAG might be stirring up for SZB and its not something most would expect thats all i could say. It has something to do with probably 1/3 of the open ended 35 narrowbody order thingy(not included the 10 widebody which technically cant fit in szb) that the group plans to order. It is not going to be the 160-180 seater 737/320. There will be domestic flights just don't expect it to be multi frequency nor cheaper tickets than going to KUL. I think Loke mentioned they envisioned SZB more towards the premium side and its main aim is to connect ASEAN.

Former myairline 9M-DAB spotted in hybrid airasia livery.

I think i saw a circular by MH a while ago and a new strait times article. Internet Wifi to be installed on the 737-800 on later stages. As for the max 8 those are delivered fitted with and u can see the hump dome on the fuselage probably needs some configuration by engineering before the wifi is introduced. Some of the airlines recent townhall plans regarding SZB operations in the future might shock quite a few. I dont think i can state it out here. It will probably a few months after when more direct announcements by proper channels have been made instead. Overall from what i see SZB reconfiguration and redevelopment will not be for big operation like 30 narrowbody combined parking as what some people might've assume.

It's always more efficient to operate the training centre(be it management or operations) from one single location instead of it scattered around the state. Anyhow some interesting things for Subang is to be expected. But we'll have to wait by the end of next year to see some of the announcement. OD pulling out and SKS coming in with the E2 is one of the first few phases.

It has to move as this was pretty much a long standing plan since the heliconia days except execution was slow or never in motion. The training centre near subang airport i think since 2016 only 20-30% of the site was maintained. If i am not mistaken pre 2010 that area had a pretty well maintained food court, multi level car park, and a big dewan hall to host any events. I went in a few times and the unusued 70% of the site it pretty much reminds me of the abandoned BA centre minus the abandoned mock cabin, fuselage etc. The consolidation and relocation to KLIA south is a plus for most of the staffs as many actually reside closer to KLIA than KL. Maybe a downer for FY though as now it is further for them to commute than before. Not sure for the sim centre but the adjacent widebody hangars which were formerly owned by mas are in process of acquisition by the SIA mro joint venture. MAB Engineering seals 15-year maintenance, repair and overhaul hangar lease at Subang Airport Am pretty sure the surrounding area including the soon to be moving out mas sim facility will be redeveloped into something for the MRO.

The Simulator centre near subang airport is also moving to the KLIA site. Moving will take up to 3 months. Technically nothing training related in Kl city/kelana/subang anymore after this as everything will be in KLIA south near the hangars.

Global travel is still not back to 2019 but it has made significant recovery. However if we account to china itself its one of the few remaining operating on very low numbers. The unemployment rate went up earlier this year and many other factors has been contributing to it. It may have also deem mass tourism as no longer beneficial to its own economy.

Flights to China have been a bit lackluster post pandemic. The same was also reported by other carriers in vietnam, Japan, South korea for their china numbers. This is affecting BKI as it is more reliant on that market. Some forecast say it may recover in the end of 2024 but that is subjected to the current geopolitical situation of SCS.

Same safran interior. Only surplus is the internet wifi. But heard the same would be extended to the 737-800 also.

MAG CEO says it's on track to turn first full-year net profit in 2023 Looks like on track to finally break even.

9M-MVA flypass runway 32L at 10.20am est. Aircraft on holding pattern as it was originally suppose to do the flypass at 10.55am lol but ended up arriving 1 hour ahead of schedule.

Am not sure if those routes(except Kuching) would work. The main issues lies on passenger volume. 70% average passenger load is not a break even value for low cost airline nowadays. Utilisation of regional jet would not bring down the average ticket cost this is very evident on many regional jet and turboprop operations around the world. Only potential long term survival of such routes depends on whether the state can attract people and industries that would drive the economy and it not being solely reliant tourism passengers.

Scoot increases flights from Spore to Kuching Sibu and Miri. One leaves another enters lol.

24 MYAirline employees file claim over unpaid wages BANGI: A group of 24 MYAirline Sdn Bhd employees, represented by the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has filed a claim over their unpaid wages amounting to RM 200,000 at the Labour Department Office, here. MTUC secretary-general Kamarul Baharin Mansor, the claim was made after the airline had failed to pay the salary of the workers. "It should not happen like this, when the company has failed to pay their wages, we have no option but to come to the Labour Department Office, here to file a claim. "These batch of 24 workers were owed the wages of September and October, amounting to approximately RM200,000."

Transport Ministry: AirAsia to suspend Singapore-Miri, Singapore-Sibu flights from Feb 21, 2024 KUCHING (Nov 14): The Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MoT) today informed that the AirAsia airline will be suspending their flight between Singapore-Miri and Singapore-Sibu from Feb 21, 2024. The reasons quoted by the airline via its Nov 7 email to Sarawak MoT were that they are receiving low load factors, heavy losses, and the decision was part of their attempt to rationalise their fleet operations and fleet restriction due to global aircraft shortages. The airline’s email also stated: “We will ensure all affected pax will be moved to fly-thru flights to ensure that they still get to their respective destinations. All passengers will be reached out to, to be informed of this by the end of this week and be notified of the next course of action for their affected flights”.

Saw some photos it has the refurbished cabin.

Am looking at the scheduling for the 737max it seems Manila, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh deferred with no commencement date. Meanwhile KUL-BKI will be receiving 2x daily flight from nov 21st onwards and being upgraded to 3x daily from Dec 04 onwards. KUL-MYY to have 1x daily from Dec 04 onwards as well. KUL-KCH to only commence at Jan 04 2024 with 1x daily. Its quite likely MAB will only receive 2 737max this year.

If anyone wants to spot the 737max Nov 20th onwards MH2640 ETA 1820 Nov 21st onwards MH2612 ETA1100 December 01 DEC, 03 DEC, 08 DEC, 10 DEC MH2610 ETA1310 A332 15 DEC MH2612 ETA1110 A332 MH2646 ETA1355 A333 18 DEC MH2610 ETA1215 A333 MH2616 ETA1640 A333 29 DEC MH2612 ETA1100 A332 MH2646 ETA1355 A333 737MAX MH2612 ETA1100 MH2610 ETA 1215 (DEC 04 TO DEC 07 ONLY)(DEC 10 onwards) MH2640 ETA 1820

Yea cause the initial prediction and multiple angle probably put it at a limit hence a BKI refuel is added. Like what happens if ATC incaps u at a lower cruising altitude on the majority of the trip or its a headwind mosty trip many variables at play. It is only halfway where i believe the crew found favorable margin that allows them to do the delivery nonstop thanks to higher cruise altitude and favorable winds. If i am not mistaken the SQ flights nonstop to US are on a350s that can carry 250pax and there's also the 160 seater ULR variant which has a lower operating empty weight and increased maximum take off weight. There's some info that the airline would get the 2nd frame delivered by march 2024. On the 3rd and 4th frame it is said those are expected to enter the fleet end of next year but the second hand market for the A350 is diminishing so am not sure how MAG would be able to source them by then. Used A350s are highly sought out since 2022.

No passenger should be very light i see the plane being able to tolerate 18.5hours of flying provided theres no crazy 50knots or more headwind which can cut its flying range by 2hours if theres strong tailwind you can add 2hours on top of that 18.5hours

9M-MAH No longer stopping by BKI anymore. Will be direct all the way to KUL. No reasons given but i suspect at VCV on ground the range was limited but halfway they got improved fuel prediction from winds.