zamim
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No offence taken and no apologies are necessary. This is a forum and we should be able to express our thoughts freely.
My main problem with this B744 classic is that MAB has not given an adequate explanation to the downgrade for its LHR services.
They have 6 A380's and have said that they need only 4 to service this route. Theoretically, the 2 surplus aircraft should be able to cover any maintenance gaps. So why the heck do they need a 7th aircraft (B744) to substitute for the A380s when they go into maintenance?
Two A380s are dedicated for Umrah flights
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True. Many Australians blamed Air NZ for screwing up Ansett, it was not like Air NZ was in any good shape after Ansett went down. Air NZ had to ask the NZ government for help and cash injections (like MH did for several times).
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.
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Shouldn't the engine cowlings be in Silver rather than white?
Yes, it should be unpainted metal
She looks nice, however personally the retro livery is more suitable on MXA. Apparently they have dropped Putrajaya. Btw anybody knows what route she is going to fly?
It's will be used as a standby aircraft for A380 on LHR routes.
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To me Dunleavy has failed in MAS
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I understand your sentiment but looking of many of MH crew recently, I have to say that they have to do something about the "fitness" level of some of the crew. I think its now about the look but the appearance that matters. Crew need to be fit regardless of cabin or tech.
How do you know that MH crew members are not fit?
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School holiday maybe ?
A380 is utilised due to shortage of A330s and B777s required for maintenance or extended maintenance
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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.
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No B747-400 on standby.
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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.
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"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?
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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
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CEO needs his team to execute his plan, for sure union will the first to complain. If no rumbling from union mean this is purely rumour.
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.
anyways doubt Khazanah can be able to turnaround MAS in 3 to 4 years time even if at all. So far it says it identifies a few areas of weaknesses and issues but then again why didn't they find these or do something about it back in 2007 - or for that matter all along since then as they have been owning MH at 70% since then and were suppose to turn MH around all these time??
Now the main thing so far is that they come up with a new posts and change the people at the top ie the CEO and the CFO.
Do one think that really Khanzanah can even pull this restructuring off and turn MAS into a little profitable airline not just for a year or two of profitability but sustain it. Already with the impending Asean Open Sky policy, it will even be more difficult for MAS to compete - unless the government protects MAS and the open sky policy.
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?
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BWN weather always notorrious of some sort.. Bad weather doesnt mean u have to divert as long as the visibility allows for landing
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
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Yup, just checked on MHmobile KUL/TWU 20 Feb 2015 still showing B734 operating aircraft.
So anyone can confirm that MH1165 PEN/KUL this Sat 14 Jun would be the last flight for B734 land in KLIA?
Yes, it's confirmed.
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Hi guys,
Just a long shot here, but hopefully, someone has the data.[/size]
I flew with MH and AK a couple of times, with some 3K KUL sectors. Being an aviation enthusiast, I try to log down the details of the aircraft I flew on.
There were a few flights I wasn't able to capture the registrations. I tried all sources, looking through my own photos, ACARS, Libhomeradar, and even wrote to MH and AK without avail. Most flights were pre 2012 where data isn't readily available, and I hoping someone can help with them.
4 Dec 2011 AK725
2 Dec 2011 AK710
4 Oct 2011 AK6273
2 Oct 2011 MH2614
30 Sep 2011 3K683[/size]
18 Jul 2010 MH782
28 Jan 2010 3K683[/size]
9 Nov 2009 AK715
24 Aug 2009 AK715
22 Aug 2009 AK702
30 Dec 2007 AK5623
26 Dec 2007 AK5622
For MH2614 on 2 Oct 2011 aircraft was 9M-MQD, whereas, for MH782 on 18 Jul 2010 it was 9M-MQC
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MULTIMEDIA Development Corporation (MDeC) chief executive officer Badlisham Ghazali(pic) has resigned and will be taking over as managing director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), which has been facing public scrutiny over the escalating costs and delayed opening of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2).
The contract of current MAHB managing director Bashir Ahmad Abdul Majid, who has been heading the company since 2003, expires tomorrow (June 6). The company is expected to issue a statement to Bursa Malaysia by 5pm today.
MAHB, which manages nearly all airports in Malaysia, has 10 subsidiaries under it. It is 40.2% owned by Khazanah Nasional Bhd, the Malaysian Governments investment arm which operates under the Ministry of Finance.
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Wonder how Badlisham will settle into his job after running MDEC.
Is Bashir destined to become MAS CEO since MASEU wanted someone within MAS as he was with MAS before?
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IPH-PER is doable.
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
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Nice collection. I wonder where the new klia2 tower stands.
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Gizmodo: 31 air traffic control towers with surprising charm http://gizmo.do/0NNCI4d
KLIA2 ATC tower is the tallest in the world at 133.8m.
http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/kuala-lumpur-international-airport-2/
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My point is how come this company (which I can't find any info on what they are doing but having its registered office in Krysal Points Suites in Bayan Lepas) can be registered in Penang but doing business in KLIA but not PIA ?........
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?
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hope its not that "Penang driver" joke
Since MH370 captain is from Penang, we are to assume that Penang pilot is ......???
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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
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Sorry I don't understand what are you talking about. I thought when it comes to pressurisation problems it is standard procedures for airlines to descent to 10,000 ft?
Yes when you have pressurisation problem you descent to 10000 ft or to MEA. The correct call is 10000ft not FL100.
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Tech crew or pilots shortage/constraint is not new.
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-MTB damaged in Melbourne
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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