Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 It can at reduced load but there is no safety margin if there is a full load. However, I do not think MH plans to use the A333 on their European routes. They will continue with the B772's on those routes (not many). Perhaps they may buy some next generation B777s, B787s or A350s later, when the current B772's are due for replacement. As for cargo, range is not so important as the A332F can make fuel stops along the way. According to Airbus, the A332F's range is 7,400 km. This compares with 13,400 km for the pax version and 10,800 km for the A333. Thanks. So, 787/A350 order is expected to replace B777. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenandri 3 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 i like A330 better than 777 for their 2-4-2 seat arrangement. Cant wait for them. Dont forget MH has 10 options of A330 that likely to replace 777-200. i think A330 is going to takeover all route to aussie,asia,mid-east. South africa maybe? hmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) As previously mentioned, A330 may struggle to do direct KUL-JNB because of the ETOPS restriction and costly (I will stand corrected if I am wrong). Higher ETOPS-rated, like A350 may be more suitable. Edited May 11, 2010 by Johan Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Apparently the new A330s will not have crew bunks as well, therefore won't be doing anything further than about 8 hours flight away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks for the info. Are 15 enough to replace triple 7 and old A330? Or will MH reverse the roles of 777 and A330 - A330 serve Oceania, Middle-East and other high yielding routes, while the old 777 serve long haul and not-so prestigious routes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenandri 3 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) i hope they introduce free wifi, i can stand hours browsing without food or PTV. free wifi will kick SQ off! Edited May 14, 2010 by fenandri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 That's a good idea. Though I don't think any airline in the world offers it for free. I do hope they have power for every seat though, which should be pretty common these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 The original A330 platform, which MH presently operates was designed in the mid-80's and delivered in 1994 to MAS - 15 years of loyal service. Back then, passenger cabins were merely seats with giant screens in front of each cabin zone. How many original A330's in the world TODAY have an IFE suite? IIRC, Thai & Cathay were also recepients of the aircraft but did NOT have Personal IFE fitted... CX A333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenandri 3 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 CX A333 the cabin looks old, now im loving the M&M seat cover of MH, hahahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haansel 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 hey there...... just askin out of curiosity........ whats the maximum flight hours for a fully loaded A330-300 caus wiki said that it could go up to 10,460km(this is based on no head wind or tail wind) n i checked it using the Google Maps Distance Calculator, it could go up to Stockholm nonstop. kind regards, Haansel..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 Compare to this one.... Although it will look much better with PTVs (this picture is from A332) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenandri 3 Report post Posted May 23, 2010 http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-Canada/Boeing-777-333-ER/1457322/&sid=19318da90d898dbd1881339247dc9215 MH should consider cabin like Air Canada, simple, yet beautiful. Power in every seat. SQ/EK cabin is kinda look heavy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenandri 3 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) some of the best A330 cabin Edited May 28, 2010 by fenandri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 The SQ (2nd), 3rd and 4th look good. Don't really like the first one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenandri 3 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 The SQ (2nd), 3rd and 4th look good. Don't really like the first one. first one is from hainan airlines (same with garuda airlines and airfrance) second pis is singapore airlines Third pic is air canada Last pic is from TAP (same with emirates) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja Singh 2 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 first one is from hainan airlines (same with garuda airlines and airfrance) second pis is singapore airlines Third pic is air canada Last pic is from TAP (same with emirates) The Air Canada on eis really coool. ope MH will do something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 If TG and MH are contemplating an alliance of any kind, they're off to a flying start with those seat covers ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2010 Rainbow Alliance sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Does anyone know if MH is planning to have fully flat bed seats in business class on their new aircraft? I'd be extremely disappointed if they aren't. And is there any news about what the new economy seats will be like? I hope they don't use those slide-forward seats like SQ or CX use because they're so uncomfortable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eason 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Does anyone know if MH is planning to have fully flat bed seats in business class on their new aircraft? I'd be extremely disappointed if they aren't. And is there any news about what the new economy seats will be like? I hope they don't use those slide-forward seats like SQ or CX use because they're so uncomfortable! may i know is there any difference in term of the "current" economy seat on the A330-300 between MH and SQ/CX? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 may i know is there any difference in term of the "current" economy seat on the A330-300 between MH and SQ/CX? The current economy seat on MH's A330-300 is more cushioned and the seat back reclines without the the actual seat sliding forward. SQ and CX's seats are thinner and harder, and they slide forward to create more recline but this results in the legroom being reduced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronhiew 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 Thx for the infos Josh! Good Day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 That's a big plus for the old generation seats on MH 777, 747 and A330. The seats in Y are more bulky and comfortable. I never tried the new gen seats on SQ and CX, but I heard they are quite hard, especially on CX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites