andrewljs 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 they probably reduce the seats to offer more seat pitch for business class. Somehow i have a bad feeling about their new coming products on a333. it will be great if they offer a 34'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Business Times Report: SEPANG: Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) (3786) first of 25 Airbus A330-300 jetliners is expected to be delivered next week. MAS director of operations Capt Mohamed Azharuddin Osman said an official unveiling ceremony for the aircraft was scheduled for April 14. It is learnt that it will ply the Kuala Lumpur-Brisbane route. MAS has made 15 firm orders, with options for another 10 new-generation A330-300s. The other 14 orders are due for delivery over three years to gradually replace older-generation planes. As part of a deal clinched with Airbus last December, MAS had also placed new orders for up to four A330-200F freighters, comprising two firm orders and another two options. Delivery of the first freighter is scheduled for September 2011. The new A330-300 can seat 283 passengers in a high-comfort, two-class layout, and is destined to be the mainstay of the national carrier for medium-haul services across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. MASkargo will use the freighter version for sectors of up to 3,200 nautical miles, with the capability to carry payloads of almost 70 tonnes. Azharuddin said the arrival of the A330-300 would augur well for MAS to offer more frequencies to key and new destinations. Similarly, the new freighters will enable MAS to better serve the intra-Asian routes and offer direct services to Europe from India and Bangladesh, while strengthening its market in China. "We hope to have one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly fleets in Asia by 2015. "Our partnership with Airbus underscores the A330 family as the most efficient and versatile aircraft in its class," said Azharuddin during a recent media familiarisation tour of its operations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. Read more: http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/masnews/Article/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Ok everyone guard your loins! All the spies from the MH Rumour Department have been assigned to get into MTA and get a cabin spyshot for MW. But it'll be difficult I was told (cue: uniform case). But it'll be worth it if the photo is leaked by today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Ok everyone guard your loins! All the spies from the MH Rumour Department have been assigned to get into MTA and get a cabin spyshot for MW. But it'll be difficult I was told (cue: uniform case). But it'll be worth it if the photo is leaked by today. I think the photos should not be posted here (post in MH section), and MWingers are not allowed to spread the photos around until the official photos rolls in the mainstream media. Or, better not post that at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 But it'll be difficult I was told (que: uniform case). But it'll be worth it if the photo is leaked by today. Nah, we have full confidence in you and your insider kaki's We are Malaysians in the digital age after all - think "korek, korek, korek" and "Chua Soi Lek" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewljs 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 i guess better post it in MH subforum as well! cant wait for the leak! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 ..... cant wait for the leak! Really that serious kah ? Could be a valid case for cathing (sorry, could not resist ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I think the photos should not be posted here (post in MH section), and MWingers are not allowed to spread the photos around until the official photos rolls in the mainstream media. Or, better not post that at all. ooo come on... Maybe the pictures should include "a top opposition politician" slumbering on the new J seats - this will ensure that the photos will be acceptable and will not be under embargo nor will any action be taken whatsoever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H C Chai 4 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I do hope that we get a new thread about the product and services of the new A330. As the title suggests, this thread should be about the order ... Just a thought! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 ooo come on... Maybe the pictures should include "a top opposition politician" slumbering on the new J seats - this will ensure that the photos will be acceptable and will not be under embargo nor will any action be taken whatsoever. Talk about sentiments in the national politics nowadays huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemuel Tay 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I've been told it won't be herringbone configuration, but conventional front-facing. The 64K question is will they be 180-degree lie-flat?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I've been told it won't be herringbone configuration, but conventional front-facing. The 64K question is will they be 180-degree lie-flat?? I don't think so. Lie-flats are F seats on MH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acappilla 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 A330-300 = 9M-MTA onward A330F = 9M-MUA onward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I actually can't wait to see the A330F in the new livery. It'll probably look nicer without the windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 I actually can't wait to see the A330F in the new livery. It'll probably look nicer without the windows. Sad to say it's not going to happen. It'll be all-white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) http://blog.vtravelled.com/a-look-inside-virgin-atlantics-brand-new-airbus-a330/ I like VS premium economy on A330. Looks more like MH business class on 738. But, don't mind to have it as EY seats on new A330. Edited April 6, 2011 by Johan Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Sad to say it's not going to happen. It'll be all-white. Oh yeah.. Totally forgot about the MASKargo 'livery' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 According to this, all seats will have AC power and USB plug, which is an improvement from all aircraft on MH fleet atm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) I actually can't wait to see the A330F in the new livery. It'll probably look nicer without the windows. Reposting this pix from earlier on in this thread: Edited April 6, 2011 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks for the artist impression flee! Looks a little too plain but I guess it wouldn't really matter on a cargo plane. Any chance that MAS would spring a surprise livery on their freighter fleets too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Don't know! Would be interesting to see if they follow CX Cargo's (and AA's) silver bullets and fly the plane in without a paint job. It will save about 200 kgs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks for the artist impression flee! Looks a little too plain but I guess it wouldn't really matter on a cargo plane. Any chance that MAS would spring a surprise livery on their freighter fleets too? I can tell you for a fact, what you see is what you get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemuel Tay 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Alamak, I've just been told by a reliable source that the seats in "C" will be lie-flat, but NOT 180-degree lie-flat. While not completely "Musnah Harapan" (destroyed all hope), it certainly is "Mengecewakan Harapan" (disappointing one's hope). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2011 And that further reinforced the rumour that MH's J seats on the new A333 is identical to TG's, or something similar. Royal Silk (Business class) : installed by Sogerma, France. A 58-inch pitch, a 20-inch width, reclining to 170 degrees. Business Class passengers on these aircraft can enjoy the new in-flight entertainment system on a 15-inch personal screen The comparison between the seating configuration of MH, SQ and TG on their new A333s: MH new A333 - 38J + 245Y = 283 seats SQ new A333 - 30J + 255Y = 285 seats TG new A333 - 36J + 263Y = 299 seats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
