Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Some links from Facebook: FY's ticketing office at KLIA Main Terminal (it was the counter where AK previously occupied) http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=254031&id=52630456510 And the launch event of FY's 'super secret' B738 jet at SZB. No interior photo was shown, from the video above, the seats are identical to those onboard AK A320s. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=254516&id=52630456510 Edited January 7, 2011 by Mohd Azizul Ramli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks for sharing flee. They also manage to produce Firefly virtual tour at http://www.fireflyz.com.my/virtual-tour/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Dato Eddy is talking about ASEAN expansion... KUL-SGN v.v. in the making ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Just wondering does anyone know if there is any ceremony planned for the inaugural flight to BKI & KCH, maybe a low fly pass like what MXA did last year? Also, what about expansion/reduction plan for Maswings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Just wondering does anyone know if there is any ceremony planned for the inaugural flight to BKI & KCH, maybe a low fly pass like what MXA did last year? Also, what about expansion/reduction plan for Maswings? there should be a welcoming ceremoy i think..for KCH Jan 15 double ceremony (maybe): first flight FFY & MX* international flight to ICN from kch for Maswings, no international expansion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 actually someone has got the correct name! Congratulations! Dean got it didn't he? It's Firefly Jet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2011 there should be a welcoming ceremoy i think..for KCH Jan 15 double ceremony (maybe): first flight FFY & MX* international flight to ICN from kch for Maswings, no international expansion. Double ceremony on Jan 15th at KCH? Sound good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 Picture of what will be 9M-FZA all painted up here: http://www.airteamimages.com/9M-FZA_id.html Looks nice Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Razlie 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2011 The 9M-FFA in KLIA.. welcome to the new base!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Is there an 9M-FFB for one of the two inaugurals this Sat? Or will it be 9M-FZA, the 734 operating one of the two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 My guess that FY will be operating FFA and FZA for the moment;while waiting for the FFB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 So is KCH getting the B734 and BKI getting the B738? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 So is KCH getting the B734 and BKI getting the B738? They are both heavy traffic routes and I suspect both will be served by B738's. FFB just made its debut appearance at SZB: http://www.malaysianwings.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=15368&pid=271285&st=0entry271285 I think that B734 will be used on the Peninsular routes to places where load is not as high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) They are both heavy traffic routes and I suspect both will be served by B738's. FFB just made its debut appearance at SZB: http://www.malaysianwings.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=15368&pid=271285&st=0entry271285 I think that B734 will be used on the Peninsular routes to places where load is not as high. Yup, both routes KCH and BKI on Jan 15th will be served by B738's FFA and FFB. As I got info from member at MAS engineering, B734 FZA not ready yet and estimated will be ready on Feb. Edited January 12, 2011 by Ikman Ikreza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 Glad to hear that FFA and FFB ready for the inaugural flight this weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Chuo Hock Tieng 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) how sad. have to cancel my 1st experience on FY inaugural flight to KCH. shoot! the interior looks like AK seat? any MW member please take some goodies for me please... hu hu hu sigh....... have to take the next available flight bck to KCH for my knee treatment Edited January 13, 2011 by Dr Chuo Hock Tieng Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2011 Glad to hear that FFA and FFB ready for the inaugural flight this weekend Yup, both are B738's FFA and FFB arccoding to information here KCH arrivals on Jan 15th. B738 FY sharecode with MH. KUL Kuala Lumpur FY 602 Firefly 9:05 AM Scheduled 738 KUL Kuala Lumpur MH 9956^ Malaysia Airline 9:05 AM Scheduled 738 Here information for BKI arrivals on Jan 15th. B738 FY sharecode with MH and will arrival on Terminal 1. KUL Kuala Lumpur FY 502 Firefly 9:30 AM T-1 Scheduled 738 KUL Kuala Lumpur MH 9952^ Malaysia Airline 9:30 AM T-1 Scheduled 738 Dr. Chuo, will take some memories photos on that day to share later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Just wondering does anyone know if there is any ceremony planned for the inaugural flight to BKI & KCH, maybe a low fly pass like what MXA did last year? Also, what about expansion/reduction plan for Maswings? Quote from Malay Kosmo paper today regarding FY inaugueal flight ceremony at KCH tomorrow.. Kehadiran para artis iaitu Ilyka, Riz AF, Sani Mentor dan Aisya Hasnaa ke Bumi Kenyalang itu adalah melalui kerjasama WTB dengan pihak Firefly yang mengadakan kunjungan istimewa sempena meraikan penerbangan sulung Firefly ke Kuching. Penerbangan pertama Firefly akan mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching pada Sabtu ini dan akan diraikan secara gilang-gemilang. Pelbagai aktiviti menarik juga telah diaturkan oleh pihak Firefly. Source : http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2011&dt=0114&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_03.htm Edited January 14, 2011 by Ikman Ikreza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 A confirmation that FY is facing some problem to set up Firefly Indonesia. Allow me to translate the news article linked. Dua Wanita Ini Akan Dirikan Maskapai These 2 women will set up an airline http://bisniskeuangan.kompas.com/read/2011/01/03/19131768/Dua.Wanita.Ini.Akan.Dirikan.Maskapai JAKARTA,KOMPAS.com - Dua wanita pengusaha asal Medan, Sumatera Utara,berusaha membangun maskapai penerbangan di Indonesia. Meski demikian, asal usul dana mereka masih diperiksa oleh pihak berwenang. 2 women from Medan, North Sumatera are setting up an airline in Indonesia. However, their fund is currently being investigated by the authorities. Kedua wanita yang terdaftar di Kementerian Perhubungan sedang mengusulkan berdirinya maskapai Aero One tersebut adalah Marry dan Mistina Yusuf. Keduanya akan memiliki sebanyak 51 persen saham AeroOne. The women, who registered their airline - Aero One - at the Ministry of Transportation are Marry & Mistina Yusuf. Both will hold a combined 51% shares in AeroOne. Sementara sebanyak 49 persen lainnya dimiliki oleh Firefly Sdn Bhd, maskapai penerbangan asal Malaysia yang juga anak usaha dari Malaysia Airlines. Mereka saat ini sedang mengajukan penerbitan surat izin usaha penerbangan (SIUP) angkutan udara niaga tidak berjadwal. While the other 49% will be held by Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines. Currently, they are working on the permit for non schedule air transport service. Marry dan Mistina maju sebagai pemilik saham terbanyak Aero One, setelah sebelumnya Firefly gagal mendirikan Firefly Indonesia. Marry & Mistina came forward as the majority share holder of AeroOne after Firefly failed to set up Firefly Indonesia earlier on. Selain kepemilikan saham yang masih seimbang yaitu 50:50, pemerintah enggan lagi memberikan izin maskapai asing masuk keIndonesia dengan nama lamanya. Sesuai dengan aturan yang ada, untuk mendirikan maskapai baru, investor asing hanya boleh menguasai sebanyak maksimal 49 persen saja. The Indonesian government does not allow foreign airlines to set up a 50:50 joint venture, as well as to use its original name (Firefly). Current regulation allows for a maximum of 49% shareholding by foreign airlines. Sementara mayoritas saham harus dikuasai oleh pemodal lokal. Permintaan SIUP tersebut dikembalikan lagi ke pemilik dan selain diminta agar kepemilikan saham mayoritas investor lokal, namanya juga diminta untuk diganti dengan nama lain. The majority of the shares have to be hold by a local partner. The authority also requested for the name of the airline (Firefly) to be changed. Terhitung, sejak awal 2010 lalu calon maskapai ini telah dua kali mengusulkan SIUP yaitu pada Februari dan Agustus, namun selalu ditolak oleh Kementerian Perhubungan dengan alasan belum memenuhi persyaratan dan belum mengajukan rencana bisnis ke depan. Firefly has submitted 2 applications since early 2010 to set up an airline in Indonesia (in February & August) but both were rejected by the Ministry of Transportation because of non compliance issue and that they have yet to submit their business proposal. "Pada 1 Desember lalu, mereka mengajukan lagi dan saat ini masih dievaluasi oleh Kemenhub," kata Direktur Jenderal Perhubungan Udara Herry Bakti Singayudha Gumay di Jakarta. On 1 Dec, they submitted yet another application (their 3rd) and currently it is being evaluated by the Ministry of Transportation. Saat ini, asal usul modal Marry dan Mistina sedang diperiksa di Pusat Pelaporan dan Analisis Transaksi Keuangan (PPATK). Pemerintah masih ingin yakin kalau kedua wanita tersebut membentuk Aero One bersama Firefly dengan dana dari masing-masing pihak. At the moment, the source of the fund of Marry & Mistina is being investigated by PPATK. The authority is in doubt that the women are not using their own money to set up Aero One with Firefly. Yang sangat dihindari pemerintah adalah bila dana investasi Marry dan Mistina tersebut sebenarnya dari Firefly sehingga sebenarnya maskapai asal Malaysia itu yang menguasai Aero One. The authority worries that the fund that Marry & Mistina claim as theirs are actually originated from Firefly which would like to have full control of Aero One. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suadrif 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 Hopefully they will get their AOC soon. FY couldn't resist the temptation of expanding in Indonesia... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Quote from Malay Kosmo paper today regarding FY inaugueal flight ceremony at KCH tomorrow.. Source : http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2011&dt=0114&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_03.htm As on Firefly FB wall wrote for tomorrow inaugural flight ceremony.. Firefly Airlines : Singing sensations Riz, Sani, Aisya Hasnaa and Ilyka lend star power to Firefly's inaugural flight into Kuching. Couldn't catch them onboard our flight? Then head over to King's Arm Club at Lot 354 & 355, Grd Floor, Jln Rumbia on Sunday Jan 16 at 9.30pm. They will be performing in an hour-long album showcase. Edited January 14, 2011 by Ikman Ikreza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Goodness, looks like MAS management is so impressed with AK's business model they are attempting to replicate it under guise of Firefly What next ? Firefly Thai, Firefly Vietnam (whoops, that would be jumping the gun somewhat ) Remember what they say about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery Edited January 14, 2011 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheng Long 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 How come they can't have Firefly Indonesia when there is already Air Asia Indonesia.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 From the recent development, find MH is obsessed in crippling AK Given MH (i.e. GLC) resources, through FY, MH can put a dent on AK profit. However, FY is unlikely to be profitable either Believe MH should focus to gain market share from SQ, TG, EK, EY, QF, VS, BA, CX, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 Seriously, MH needs to look at the business models being used by QF with JQ and SQ with MI. These 2 legacy carriers turn in huge profits every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
