S V Choong 4 Report post Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) Just saw this news from jetspotter.com about Royal Brunei. Boeing 767-328ER, V8-RBM is now sold to Air Europa (new rego EC-JJJ) Boeing 757-2M6, V8-RBB is with Azal Azerbaijan Airlines (new rego 4K-AZ43) Boeing 757-2M6, V8-RBA, was in storage but it is now scrapped Royal Brunei will take over two Boeing 767-319ER from Air New Zealand (which will retire from Air NZ)around March-April. Apparently, RBA was going to take two Boeing 777-222 from United Airlines, but it has taken the board too long to approve the lease, so the two 777-222s when to Air India instead. ----End of news------ Edited February 2, 2006 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2006 so RBA now own how many aircraft? thru i know, last time RBA only owned more or less 10 aircraft, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted February 2, 2006 Why sell 767 and then buy two same type 767s..................shouldn't they keep that 767 and buy one instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) SV, you missed 767-328ER V8-RBN is now JA767E with Skymark Seth, -RBM/N are long gone. They were sold off when the 4 A319/20's arrived, which although lowered capacity (as both 752's left the fleet soon after) as a whole was far more economical on the regional services where much of the 763's capacity was not used. Two birds will be: ZK-NCF and NCN Edited February 2, 2006 by Liam Gibb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted February 2, 2006 Thanks Liam Flew Boeing 767-319ER ZK-NCN and NCL a few times on the AKL-SIN route. Now they are leaving! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Wood 3 Report post Posted February 3, 2006 Hi Everyone, I was under the assumption the Air New Zealand aircraft will only be temporary replacements, while Royal Brunei undertakes line maintaince on some of their 763s. Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bing Chu 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2006 Probably unrelated, but seems RB is sending 763's to BKI again. Dunno if it's anything to do with the busy CNY period, or it's a permanent change - just saw the birds flying off the last few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 so RBA now own how many aircraft? thru i know, last time RBA only owned more or less 10 aircraft, right? Currently :- 6x 763 (4 big doors) - 2x 319 - 2x 320 Coming : - 2x 763 from NZ (2 big & 2 small emergency exits) Probably unrelated, but seems RB is sending 763's to BKI again. Dunno if it's anything to do with the busy CNY period, or it's a permanent change - just saw the birds flying off the last few days. I think it's for the CNY season only. By the way, got FOUR flights to HKG on last Wednesday (1/2/05). 2 were extra flights (1x MH734 & 1x KA321). BKI really need a new airport a.s.a.p. The check-in area is simply too small. Didn't catch KA333 this CNY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bing Chu 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 Yes, they are back to flying in a A320 today. It figures re. the extra HKG flights - have you noticed the influx of tourists into KK lately ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherman 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 wonder why Brunei Air only operate about 10 aircraft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bing Chu 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 wonder why Brunei Air only operate about 10 aircraft? Have you ever been to Brunei ? If not, try to schedule a visit and you'll probably find your answer !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherman 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 i do... also last time i do a transit flight at Brunei to Aus. but this happen long... long... long... time ago liao, can't remember anything... and now by land and sea liao... hehe... y ar??? no business ar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 Been there! Damn rich and the castle damn grand. Everyone gets 'Duit Raya' from the sultan if you go for open house. Jerudong Park, once a free Amusement Park is one or maybe the only attraction there. Famous with its Water Village, house on stilts. It is extremely boring over there, being a very and i mean VERY ISLAMIC country, Alchohol is strictly condemned there. Flew RBA few times before, quite a decent airline. KCH-BWN gets a hot meal service! I remembered having Fish in the frontest row of the Fokker50 before. They do not serve alchohol on air but you can BYO to the aircraft. Well, those statements are based from my experiences few years back when i went to Perth on RB. I was at Miri at that time and its a preety weird routing. MYY-KCH-PER. Miri is like 1 or 2 hours from Brunei on coach but they bring us all the way south to Kuching, and north back to Bandar Seri Begawan to catch the flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherman 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 (edited) Been there! Damn rich and the castle damn grand. Everyone gets 'Duit Raya' from the sultan if you go for open house. Jerudong Park, once a free Amusement Park is one or maybe the only attraction there. Famous with its Water Village, house on stilts. It is extremely boring over there, being a very and i mean VERY ISLAMIC country, Alchohol is strictly condemned there. ..... hi Walter, i also visit the castle before, but also long long time ago liao. and now less ppl would like to go to Jerudong park liao, since start collect entrance fees... and the less maintanance to their landskap and games, also no new games. thats y many brunei guy like go to nearby town, such as Miri, Limbang, Labuan, and KK. and BYO stand for Bring Your Own? Edited February 4, 2006 by Sherman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 (edited) BYO stand for Bring Your Own? Yes thats correct wonder why Brunei Air only operate about 10 aircraft? The answer could be as simple as the demand and supply equation. I am no economist anyway Edited February 4, 2006 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted February 5, 2006 hi Walter, i also visit the castle before, but also long long time ago liao. and now less ppl would like to go to Jerudong park liao, since start collect entrance fees... and the less maintanance to their landskap and games, also no new games. thats y many brunei guy like go to nearby town, such as Miri, Limbang, Labuan, and KK. and BYO stand for Bring Your Own? yeah, every weekend. Those wealthy Bruneian come Miri to shop, then go back to Brunei with a whole load of stuff and grocery. In a way it contributes to the economy of the town.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan CS 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2006 yeah, every weekend. Those wealthy Bruneian come Miri to shop, then go back to Brunei with a whole load of stuff and grocery. In a way it contributes to the economy of the town.. but on the other hand... they make the selling price in miri get higher than those in sibu or bintulu, they reasons may due to mirian want to earn more from bruneain... this will make the local ppl buy less then those from sibu....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Yii 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2006 Sibu...i missed my hometown...MISS MISS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 5, 2006 Boeing 757-2M6, V8-RBA, was in storage but it is now scrapped Sad news indeed: having flown dozens of flights on her between BWN and BKI v.v. in 1999/2000 Although these flights were very short, they were always very pleasant, and I was always pleasantly surprised by her excellent climb performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted February 5, 2006 (edited) Sad to see V8-RBA being scrapped V8-RBA sitting lonely surrounding by fences That live will die I thought V8-RBA should be a symbolic to them because RBA= Royal Brunei Airlines Have been to Malaysia too V8-RBA in Malaysia Edited February 5, 2006 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attan 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 What a sad ending to a beautiful aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted February 7, 2006 20 odd years ago, I remember seeing the first Boeing 757 demo in Boeing Company colours landed at Tawau airport (for fuel). She was on her way to Bandar Seri Begawan from Seattle as a demonstration to Royal Brunei airlines. A year or two later, I saw a handful of Boeing 757-2M6s in Royal Brunei colours at BKI. Probably the largest ever a/c landed at the old Tawau airport. Now she is gone.... I miss the 757s in Royal Brunei colours and they look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2006 20 odd years ago, I remember seeing the first Boeing 757 demo in Boeing Company colours landed at Tawau airport (for fuel). She was on her way to Bandar Seri Begawan from Seattle as a demonstration to Royal Brunei airlines. A year or two later, I saw a handful of Boeing 757-2M6s in Royal Brunei colours at BKI. Probably the largest ever a/c landed at the old Tawau airport. Now she is gone.... I miss the 757s in Royal Brunei colours and they look great! S V, Are you sure coz old TWU can barely cater for 732 and 734. Maybe you mean SDK as I heard someone there say there are 757 visited there before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted February 7, 2006 I live in Tawau prior to moving to NZ. Yes I am absolutely sure of it. How can I missed out the Boeing company livery with the three letters "757" at the tail? Remember the 757s have short runway capability and the engines are powerful enough. I have even got photos to prove it but not now as they are in Tawau still. Don't think the 757s went to Sandakan according to the local newspaper. It attracted local attention and my father brought us to the airport specifically for that occasion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted February 7, 2006 TAWAU-IAN!!!! me is from Tawau too. My dad told me landing in Tawau is a scary thing, you stop almost at the end of hte runway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
