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I am not sure on the extend of the damage but the issue is non-availability of spares. No ETS yet

Two A380s are dedicated for Umrah flights

The Aussies will always blame the Kiwis. Anyway, it was a blessing for MAS in the 80s when MAS needed many pilots and they came in handy. I flew with most of them when they were promoted to DC10 and they were good.

Yes, it should be unpainted metal It's will be used as a standby aircraft for A380 on LHR routes.

To me Dunleavy has failed in MAS

How do you know that MH crew members are not fit?

A380 is utilised due to shortage of A330s and B777s required for maintenance or extended maintenance

Bicycle allowance was created in the mid 70s more for office boys and dispatchers who had to travel quite a lot to deliver mails and documents since MAS offices and hangars are far apart. Even though the allowance is still in the system but most probably in the HR archive system as the allowance is not stated in the MASEU's CA. The allowance must be very low, most probably one or two ringgit only. Currently, allowance for driving in apron such as tow tug, jcpl n loaders is only RM35.00 per month. No, CM did not realise it but was realised that it's still in the system by RMO team a few months ago.

No B747-400 on standby.

How much will Khazanah pay him? And what sort of compensation will Khazanah pay Aer Lingus? In 2013, his remuneration was 1.5million Euros, which caused Aer Lingus unions unhappiness.

"A slow decompression was detected by the pilot," said a Malindo spokesman, who suggested it may have been caused by oxygen leaking from the fuselage. "In our case, oxygen masks were deployed as a precautionary measure according to SOP (standard operating procedure)." Oxygen leaking from the fuselage?

Well, I flew DC10-30 for almost 15 years and enjoyed every minute of it especially during test flight when we did all sort of tests including stall

KK Lee, correct me if I'm wrong as I believe you are not from MAS. You have no idea about MAS Unions or Associations. These Unions and Associations are not strong but the Management is very very weak and lack in leadership. The management is also clueless where to take MAS; FSC or LCC or in between. Increase fare or reduce fare. To increase load factor or yield. But one thing for sure the management keep expanding management post by hiring people externally at high salary. Actually who messed up MAS. Khazanah, since 2001 MAS has lost 8.4 billion ringgit and nobody wanted to do anything? Either the people who run Khazanah are so stupid or they some some hidden agenda. Remember they failed on CCF with AK and people blamed the Unions. If the government really wanted it done, it would have been done. When the government ever listen to The trade unions?

Not only visibility, you also need to consider cloud base and wind condition especially the direction and speed. All covered in the metar and also in tafor. Wx given below during the incident was within limit Weather reported about the time of the incident (15:30 LT / 07:30Z): WBSB 070700Z 28011KT 8000 VCSH SCT016 FEW017CB BKN300 32/245 Q1006 NOSIG WBSB 070730Z 21009KT 3000SW -SHRA SCT015 FEW016CB BKN140 30/24 Q1007 TEMPO 24015G25KT 4000 SHRA WBSB 070800Z 20008KT 3000SW -TSRA SCT014 FEW016CB BKN140 28/26 Q1007 TEMPO 24015G25KT 2000 TSRA

Yes, it's confirmed.

For MH2614 on 2 Oct 2011 aircraft was 9M-MQD, whereas, for MH782 on 18 Jul 2010 it was 9M-MQC

Is Bashir destined to become MAS CEO since MASEU wanted someone within MAS as he was with MAS before?

IPH-PER would take about 6 hrs which is very tight for B738 especially when you consider the alternate airport. For B738 operations, MAS has nominated Geraldton (GET YGEL) which is 320km away. If the payload is light, it should be ok but will it turn into profits

KLIA2 ATC tower is the tallest in the world at 133.8m. http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/kuala-lumpur-international-airport-2/

Is there any restriction that only companies registered in KL and Selangor can work or get contract at KLIA, not those registered at other states?

Since MH370 captain is from Penang, we are to assume that Penang pilot is ......???

Improved expansion proposals published by Heathrow today are the only way to connect all of the UK to growth. Heathrow today announced an improved plan to expand the UKs hub airport that will create more than 100,000 new UK jobs and at least £100bn of UK economic benefits by connecting all of the UK to global growth. The figures are part of Heathrows revised expansion plans that will be submitted tomorrow to the Airports Commission. The submission follows discussions with local residents and businesses, the public, businesses around the country, passengers, airlines and elected representatives across the UKs nations and regions. Heathrow is the UKs only hub and the only option that will connect the whole of the UK to new emerging economies, bringing jobs and prosperity to the country. It is deliverable, fundable and will create a world-class global gateway to make Britain proud. And it proposes to go further than any other large-scale UK infrastructure project in compensating for its impact on surrounding communities. Key elements of Heathrows proposals include: Every nation and region of Britain to be connected to global markets: More than 100,000 new jobs created. This includes 50,000 new jobs in the local Heathrow area, plus a further 20,000+ across London and another 50,000+ across the UK. At least £100bn of UK economic benefits, better than any other airport expansion option. 40 new direct, daily routes to fast growing economies such as San José, Wuhan and Kolkata. Doubling cargo capacity to improve UK export competitiveness. 65% of the UKs £400bn freight exports already travel via Heathrow. New rail access to Wales and the West through the Western mainline, the South and South West through Southern Rail Access, and the North through HS2. Total rail capacity will treble from 5,000 to 15,000 seats per hour. A Taskforce for Regional Connectivity will be established to develop proposals for how regional air links to Heathrow can be improved. Additional capacity will provide space for flights to cities such as Inverness, Liverpool and Newquay. Investment in airport infrastructure will create jobs across the UK while a new runway is being built

Yes when you have pressurisation problem you descent to 10000 ft or to MEA. The correct call is 10000ft not FL100.

Tech crew or pilots shortage/constraint is not new.

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