Waiping 12 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Saw AQE a few times at BKI. Since a few of the older A320 from AK were transferred to QZ maybe that's the reason AQE was here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Apparently, PK-AXQ (MSN 4582) is also back in AK's fleet and this might now be 9M-AQF. I am not sure if it is. 9M-AFK (MSN 2885), formerly with WOW livery, is now PK-AXS. Looks like AK is only selling aircraft that are over 5 years old to QZ. Next two due to be transferred to QZ from AK are 9M-AHK (MSN 3486) and 9M-AHN (MSN 3549). Looks like these two are younger airframes, about 3½ years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Regarding these 'new' AirAsia A320s, would it be possible for you KUL spotters to note which flights they are operating when you see them so we can get the hex codes tied up? I strongly suspect that hex 750272 is 9M-AQE, the former Indonesia one but thus far been unable to confirm it due to lack of sightings. For some strange reason the hex is also pinging FY flights so there could be an FY aircraft with a miscoded transponder set to 750272 as well. These are the latest captures of 750272 if anyone can ID them please: Last recorded contacts 28 Nov 2011 09:19 AXM6273 at N1.12005 E103.88100 27 Nov 2011 14:38 FY665 at N0.00000 E0.00000 27 Nov 2011 10:50 FY664 at N2.98088 E102.05972 27 Nov 2011 10:50 FY8351 at N0.00000 E0.00000 27 Nov 2011 01:31 AXM5460 at N1.40010 E104.20200 26 Nov 2011 13:35 FY8351 at N2.63809 E101.93218 26 Nov 2011 03:10 FY8350 at N3.20096 E101.17975 26 Nov 2011 02:50 AXM6319 at N20.24900 E120.69700 26 Nov 2011 00:21 AXM6318 at N23.57280 E120.45700 25 Nov 2011 14:52 FY665 at N2.60050 E101.98916 There is another new AirAsia hex code on the scene now as well, 75027E. I suspect this could be the former Air Berlin A320 D-ABFX, msn 4917 which left European shores on 15 Nov enroute KUL. I have no info on the new Malaysian reg of this one - surely you guys must have seen it by now and can fill us in? Logically it would be 9M-AQF but this is assigned to a future new build A320, msn 4969. Latest captures of 75027E for identifying please : Last recorded contacts 29 Nov 2011 05:37 AXM5128 at N2.98009 E101.96327 29 Nov 2011 04:13 AXM5283 at N2.83585 E101.66599 29 Nov 2011 02:21 AXM5282 at N3.58035 E101.87022 29 Nov 2011 01:02 AXM5351 at N2.86583 E101.79555 28 Nov 2011 23:23 AXM5350 at N3.20352 E101.19228 28 Nov 2011 15:06 AXM9701 at N2.83433 E101.66639 28 Nov 2011 13:59 AXM9700 at N3.08533 E101.56642 28 Nov 2011 12:40 AXM1055 at N2.57755 E101.99527 28 Nov 2011 05:10 AXM1054 at N3.15793 E102.04237 28 Nov 2011 04:03 AXM5281 at N2.56668 E101.99093 All times are UTC. Rob, 750272 is 9M-AQE and 75027E is 9M-AQF. Flee, you pretty much got the connections right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Flee & Sri. Ramani K. thanks for the info but how did you come to tie up 75027E to 9M-AQF please? Sri. Ramani K. do you have any pics of 9M-AQF please? According to my sources this is supposed to be a new build A320 from Toulouse, msn 4969. Edited November 29, 2011 by RobK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 9M-AQF is ex PK-AXQ (4582) and 9M-AQE is ex PK-AXP (4571). 4969 is yet to be delivered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 To summarise the AK-QZ fleet transfers: MSN 2881 – 9M-AFJ (From 25-10-2011, PK-AXJ) MSN 2885 – 9M-AFK (From Nov 2011, PK-AXS) MSN 3182 – 9M-AFX (From 3-8-2009, PK-AXD) MSN 3486 – 9M-AHK MSN 3549 – 9M-AHN QZ returned the following to AK: MSN 4571 - PK-AXP (now 9M-AQE) MSN 4582 - PK-AXQ (now 9M-AQF) I think that it may be premature for us to see the ex-Air Berlin MSN 4969 as it was only delivered as a white tail on 15 November. It would take a bit longer to finish off the paintwork, wouldn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 To summarise the AK-QZ fleet transfers: MSN 2881 – 9M-AFJ (From 25-10-2011, PK-AXJ) MSN 2885 – 9M-AFK (From Nov 2011, PK-AXS) MSN 3182 – 9M-AFX (From 3-8-2009, PK-AXD) MSN 3486 – 9M-AHK MSN 3549 – 9M-AHN QZ returned the following to AK: MSN 4571 - PK-AXP (now 9M-AQE) MSN 4582 - PK-AXQ (now 9M-AQF) I think that it may be premature for us to see the ex-Air Berlin MSN 4969 as it was only delivered as a white tail on 15 November. It would take a bit longer to finish off the paintwork, wouldn't it? Unless it appeared with a tiger tail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 To summarise the AK-QZ fleet transfers: MSN 2881 – 9M-AFJ (From 25-10-2011, PK-AXJ) MSN 2885 – 9M-AFK (From Nov 2011, PK-AXS) MSN 3182 – 9M-AFX (From 3-8-2009, PK-AXD) MSN 3486 – 9M-AHK MSN 3549 – 9M-AHN QZ returned the following to AK: MSN 4571 - PK-AXP (now 9M-AQE) MSN 4582 - PK-AXQ (now 9M-AQF) I think that it may be premature for us to see the ex-Air Berlin MSN 4969 as it was only delivered as a white tail on 15 November. It would take a bit longer to finish off the paintwork, wouldn't it? 2881 is PK-AXR not J . And the ex Air Berlin is 4917 . 4969 was going to be new build 9M-AQE but this will no doubt take up a different rego now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Oops, I stand corrected! I wonder how I will cope when the fleet is 500 aircraft! Reboot!: MSN 4917 will become 9M-AQJ. MSN 4969 is now carrying test reggo D-AVVB. Still not delivered as yet. Edited November 29, 2011 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted December 1, 2011 Guys, Let's get back to the topic: 32R pictures and discuss the AK-fleet changes in the appropriate topic... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2011 Guys, Let's get back to the topic: 32R pictures and discuss the AK-fleet changes in the appropriate topic... I wasn't aware that there was one! Link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Ng 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) I wasn't aware that there was one! Link? this is the special livery link. Should be okay to talk there. http://www.malaysianwings.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=16119 Edited December 2, 2011 by Keith Ng Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted December 2, 2011 yeah, or create one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 do you have any pics of 9M-AQF please? According to my sources this is supposed to be a new build A320 from Toulouse, msn 4969. Rob, MSN 4969 - 9M-AQH was delivered on 20-12-2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 @ flee, thanks. Any sightings of 9M-AQG yet? Was supposed to enter service yesterday/today according to my sources . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edison-tang 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2011 Starting from 1st January, Emirates will send A380s to KUL for regular flights. Any plans here? Like where to spot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Anyone caught Emirates first A380 in KLIA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syed A Ridhwan 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Greetings, my fellow MWingers, I was at 32L with most of the spotters who are anxiously waiting to witness the inaugural arrival of Emirates A380 to KUL. I somehow manage to catch a glimpse of this giant with 3 nautical miles to spare and then I realised, she's heading to 32R! Got myself into the car and sped my way to the Observation Hill (by now I already know I will miss the landing action). These photos aren't the best of my shots, but it was satisfying nonetheless. Happy viewing! Trust my fellow spotters will post their shots soon Arrived just as scheduled, exactly 2:55 PM! Taxiing her way to the gate MH 734: Ahlan Wa Sahlan EK 388: Ahlan Beek EK 388 in KUL We are here! Err.. Where's our gate? EK pilots: Is this our gate? MAHB crews: *waves* Here! *waves* Ah, this is it! Captain: Enough with the flag wavin' and get the windows closed, hurry! FO: Aye, aye, Capt'! Oh, here they come! The customary shower for the inaugurals, thanks to our MAHB fire fighting boys Uncle Tony decided to "masuk frame" Drenched, but here at last! Regards, Syed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nguyen Vu Loc 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Syed A Ridhwan: Thanks for inaugurating the year 2012 with this very good photo report . How come u can return to this excellent location? Bulis is on holiday leave? Edited January 1, 2012 by Nguyen Vu Loc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Some of us 'trying to get her belly' in Sepang town, while everybody else were landing 32L..... this Dugong decided to choose 32R Syed A Ridhwan: Thanks for inaugurating the year 2012 with this very good photo report . How come u can return to this excellent location? Bulis is on holiday leave? Bulis has put up their guard post on the hill.... & I guess you can always approach them and ask permission nicely... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 I think it is parked at the same usual gate when the 77W was used for EK346. EK408/409 (DXB-KUL-MEL) always parked at gate C22. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) If I know it will land on 32R, the roundabout going towards the LCCT should've been a good location for spotting..... Is there any other reason for her to use 32R? Is 32L somehow not suitable for A380 landing? Just wondering. Edited January 1, 2012 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Ng 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) If I know it will land on 32R, the roundabout going towards the LCCT should've been a good location for spotting..... Is there any other reason for her to use 32R? Is 32L somehow not suitable for A380 landing? Just wondering. According to a friend, since EK's gate is on the east of the satelite, 32R/14L would be a better choice and also preventing the brakes from overheating. Edited January 1, 2012 by Keith Ng Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Could be due to special reception being held at C27... thus allowing those welcoming the aircraft to view the landing.... As for 32L for A380, there shouldn't be any problem.... remember SQ's training flights few years ago?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syed A Ridhwan 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Could be due to special reception being held at C27... thus allowing those welcoming the aircraft to view the landing.... As for 32L for A380, there shouldn't be any problem.... remember SQ's training flights few years ago?... And F-WWOW's arrival on 14R in '05, witnessed by us jakuns at WX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites