T.Y. Bob LEE 2 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 Good News for Penang Spotter. SIA Cargo is Coming to Penang. Singapore Airlines Cargo adds 2 new routes within Asia in S11 Singapore Airlines Cargo from 31MAR11 is introducing 2 new all-cargo routes. On India market, it’ll launch 1 weekly Singapore – Chennai – Kolkata – Singapore service. On the following day, it is adding new link to Penang and Hanoi with new 1 weekly routing, operating as Singapore – Penang – Hanoi – Singapore. SIA Cargo operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter. Schedules: Singapore – Chennai – Kolkata – Singapore SQ7422 SIN1140 – 1310MAA1510 – 1715CCU 74Y 4 SQ7421 CCU1915 – 0150+1SIN 74Y 4 Singapore – Penang – Hanoi – Singapore SQ7072 SIN1615 – 1730PEN1930 – 2000HAN 74Y 5 SQ7071 HAN2200 – 0215+1SIN 74Y 5 From Air Routes.net Wow what an interesting development. So it is FINALLY happening after having been on the drawing boards for so long, but I wonder how it's going to turn out administratively as the SQ Cargo office was shut down and its staff were retrenched following SQ's pull-out in Dec09. MI then took over all functions including cargo sales. Anyway, a 1730h arrival means you will have an opportunity to photograph it in great evening light! Good luck to all PEN spotters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Two visitors spotted at PEN earlier today. Couldn't get the third as it was almost completely covered. C180, G-ARAT. 20110310-IMG_3172 by Janner88, on Flickr Cessna Citation Mustang, HS-VIP. 20110310-IMG_3173 by Janner88, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Nice shots. If you look closely at Cessna Mustang HS-VIP you will notice that the forward window is infact painted on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Thanks Liam. You are right about the window. I didn't notice that until you pointed it out. Edited March 11, 2011 by LaurieB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Nice shots. If you look closely at Cessna Mustang HS-VIP you will notice that the forward window is infact painted on! More likely, they're using those reflector / sunshade; I've seen some that really fit the windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Paparadzi, its painted on, I have seen this a/c before. Cessna Mustangs only have 3 windows per side. I had to look twice, but the crew did confirm it was fake window Edited March 11, 2011 by Liam Gibb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Liam, I thought you were referring to the cockpit windows. If you were referring to the circular windows, then I have no reason to doubt your statement. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Just some updates on the construction of the new Penang International Airport from Maybank Investment Bank Research. MAHB: Penang airport upgrade going smoothly. The RM250m upgrade of the Penang International Airport is 15.7% complete, while the target date for the whole project to be completed remains June next year. (Source: Business Times) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 I'm intrigue as to possible reason(s) for painting on a fake window Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Liam, I thought you were referring to the cockpit windows. If you were referring to the circular windows, then I have no reason to doubt your statement. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Apologies, I should have made that clear from the outset. BC, I'm not sure, perhaps to make it appear bigger. I think the 4th "window" really suits it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 I missed PEN... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 I missed PEN... PEN is a tiny island with nothin much to do.....what is it tht u miss....nasi kandar ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 PEN is a tiny island with nothin much to do.....what is it tht u miss....nasi kandar ?? Food around the clock and at way cheaper rates than BKI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Food around the clock and at way cheaper rates than BKI. Quite true on the "food round the clock" but cheaper , I dont think so....Penang food since CNY this year have gone up....some kopitiam in town area / Pulau Tikus charge RM1.40 for teh ais.....i dont call this cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 25, 2011 Quite true on the "food round the clock" but cheaper , I dont think so....Penang food since CNY this year have gone up....some kopitiam in town area / Pulau Tikus charge RM1.40 for teh ais.....i dont call this cheap Here is RM2.10 for teh ais. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted March 25, 2011 Raymund, I meant PEN the airport.... used to be working there. Now at Jetty. BUT, considering the haywire condition there now (the major renovation), I missed it a little less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 Perdana One is expected to arrive PEN on 2nd April around 0900hrs and will depart the same day around 2230. Information is subject to change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fahiruz 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 FX N805FD at PEN due to MX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Perdana One may arrive earlier than expected. 9M-NAA is currently en route to PEN. Edited April 2, 2011 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KS Ong 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 My recent PEN trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2011 Love the wide angle shot with TG 734 in front; BEAUTIFUL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 Did anyone get a shot of CX 693 fr HK last nite or CX 692 to HK this mornin as the plane was a A340-300 which is quite rarely seen here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Royal Brunei Airlines B777 (V8-BLE) operating military charter from Townsville AFB ,Australia is expected to arrive Penang today afternoon. Callsign : Aussie082 Edited May 2, 2011 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tek 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2011 Hi all, I'm Tek from BKK Now I'm in Penang looking for places for spotting. Could you recommend a location for afternoon if RWY22 in use? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaTan 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2011 How is the upgrading of the terminal? Any news? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
