Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Fuhh,AK is now officially retiring their B733 for Malaysian ops.Gonna miss them so much,and i could recall my last flight with AirAsia onboard 733 back in 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azmir I. 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Well, they do published this news in The Star today. Its kinda very sad to see the 737-300 retires. The full news: http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...&sec=nation Yes ,certainly there will be fond memories on the B733.Had a couple of major incidents while flying that aircraft in AK, (Rapid decompression,failed nose gear,ACP fail),anyway its about time they retire the old faithful B733 from AK,too many MELs anfd yellow stickers,starting to be a major maintainance nightmare for the operating crews.,plus its uneconomical as compared to the A320.I flew the B733 for 3 years in AK before flying the A320/A330. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Yes ,certainly there will be fond memories on the B733.Had a couple of major incidents while flying that aircraft in AK, (Rapid decompression,failed nose gear,ACP fail),anyway its about time they retire the old faithful B733 from AK,too many MELs anfd yellow stickers,starting to be a major maintainance nightmare for the operating crews.,plus its uneconomical as compared to the A320.I flew the B733 for 3 years in AK before flying the A320/A330. I think the the most notable one would be LAT crash at KKIA a couple of years back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 thanks a lot for the coverage, Meor! btw, where is our bro Drian Drian? He is busy going through training I believe . He was present @ Air Asia Academy today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azmir I. 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 I think the the most notable one would be LAT crash at KKIA a couple of years back. I believe it was skidded rather than crashed.Aircraft was 9M-AAP,had an MEL on one of its trust reverser (one trust reverser inop),capt Indon (Ex AdamAir- has since left the company) while FO in now a capt on the A320.After that incident,AK had an aircraft landed short at MYY due to windshear (capt very experienced ex-MH Capt who has sinced retired from AK) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S K Teo 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 no wonder all my monthly domestic flight from bki-sdk, bki-twu change to a320 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Can BDO take A320s now? Or will it be capacity limited? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 BDO flights are operated by QZ CGK-KUL-BDO-KUL-CGK, so still on the 737s lah. last time there were 3 flights, two originating from CGK and one KCH-KUL-BDO-KUL-KCH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azmir I. 1 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 no wonder all my monthly domestic flight from bki-sdk, bki-twu change to a320 The PCN at BDO is unable to take the A320,so for the time being this sector is serviced by QZ untila solution is reached about the PCN.Even the B733 ops out of BDO is weight limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Does anyone know the current status of 9M-AAF? It was retired from the Malaysian fleet over two years ago but does not appear to have been sold. Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cire 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I think it is an appropriate sent off for the B737. It was to many a pioneering aircraft, in which AK has grown from. The replacement aircraft A320s are quite popular air bus. Most of the BA intercontinental flights are using this model. However, since it was heavily used, creature comfort inside such aircrafts is nothing much to be desired on. Its badly worn out seats is as close as to the next wooden bench seat you would see in our schools. Hope AK will have a better maintained fleet and continously upgrade or refurbish its interior as much as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 There is a fleet of grounded B737-300 at the AirAsia hangar in KUL. Most already have the company logo removed. Should be visible from Jalan Pekeliling, except that that part of the road is no longer accessible to the public. Another option is to look to the right just before touchdown on 32R. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azri 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 "NOW THAT'S REAL 5-STAR" Hahahahaha... all these puns being directed at MAS is really funny. Got to love AK for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 There is a fleet of grounded B737-300 at the AirAsia hangar in KUL. Most already have the company logo removed. Should be visible from Jalan Pekeliling, except that that part of the road is no longer accessible to the public. Another option is to look to the right just before touchdown on 32R. Aren't they all leased? If logo is removed, maybe the lessor is just parking the planes there pending finding new customers for them. AK might be offering free storage to get out of their leases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Saw the retired Air Asia 737 while landing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Was at Jln Pekeliling the other day trying to do some spotting near the construction area. It was nearly impossible due to the haze/dust. Got a shot of the AK B733 though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li Ren 2 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Tang,any bulis patrolling there ? Edited January 31, 2011 by Li Ren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Does anyone know the current status of 9M-AAF? It was retired from the Malaysian fleet over two years ago but does not appear to have been sold. Geoff 9M-AAF is one mysterious plane. There's a bigger story behind the ownership I believe. Suffice to know that it is flying for some airline somewhere in Africa. There is a fleet of grounded B737-300 at the AirAsia hangar in KUL. Most already have the company logo removed. Should be visible from Jalan Pekeliling, except that that part of the road is no longer accessible to the public. Another option is to look to the right just before touchdown on 32R. Believe it's 32L Capt? The 737s you see there are all awaiting a new buyer for the airframes. The engines have all been removed and returned to their respective owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Another option is to look to the right just before touchdown on 32R. Believe it's 32L Capt? My bad. It is 32L. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Tang,any bulis patrolling there ? No bulis seen but I didn't hang around too long as I couldn't get any shots of the arriving planes. There was once I managed to snap some shots right at the security checkpoint without any problems even from the security though. Edited January 31, 2011 by S M Tang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
