Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) Has MAS retired any of its fleet since the introduction of its ML* & MX* B738 & MT* A330-300 ? It seems to me MAS has not gathered pace to phase its old fleet. Now, with some of its routes are taken over by FY, does MAS has any surplus aircraft at the moment ? Edited June 23, 2011 by Kee Hooi Yen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2011 MAS has nearly 100 aircraft now, especially with the incoming 9M-MTD. Can only see A330s and 734s leaving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted June 23, 2011 Election into oneworld could be the delaying factor? MH's new order of 10 B738 at the Paris Air Show recently was due to them realised that 'they need more planes more quickly due to oneworld'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackch747 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Is MH still 5-star? I heard it will be downgraded to 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashmil Abd Ghani 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) But currently MH not adding new destination even add extra frequency within their B737 sector at least. So they now operate lots of B737 family. Â Only what I can think, could be some the Triple in workshop now for C-Checks, perhaps? Â By joining into oneworld alliance, do MH need to explore every destination in ASEAN like AK? Or tapping Aussie (Qantas), India (Kingfisher) or China (Cathay) market within B738 range? Edited June 25, 2011 by Ashmil Abd Ghani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
filipeseda 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 So far, none  The earliest are the A330s which will be gradually phased out from next year. Then again, I can't verify which reg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 The first of 6 aircraft that MH intended to retire by the end of this month (2 B742F, 1 B744, 3 B734) is identified. Â There are 3 MH B734's in SZB and 9M-MQC has had its Tail Logo Removed and a temp sticker for its registration sticked on. I suspect this will be the first 734 leaving the fleet. Thanks to Raj for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) The first of 6 aircraft that MH intended to retire by the end of this month (2 B742F, 1 B744, 3 B734) is identified. Â Â Thanks to Raj for the info. Â Â MQ series will go first? Maybe due to longer operation hours I guess! Let me check whether I've been flying on MQC or not.....? Â Ahaaa...yeap! Been on that one! Edited September 7, 2011 by affendi osman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted October 5, 2011 I don't recall seeing this one mentioned as leaving the fleet just yet  see: CLICK ME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 5, 2011 It's mentioned there "sold, and stored". Why would someone buy a plane and then store in. Â Almost 20 years service. Hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted October 5, 2011 It's mentioned there "sold, and stored". Why would someone buy a plane and then store in. Â Almost 20 years service. Hmm... Â Probably due to paperwork still being shuffled between here and America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2011 Stored for scrapping most probably. Many B737 Jurassic, Classics and earlier generation of A320 are now stored awaiting scrapping. The continuous production lines of A320 and B737 has further push down the market of 2nd hand aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Just an info that 9M-MME will be scrapped. Â N104HK is heading to OAK to be scrapped.....so long 9M-MME! R.I.P! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) 9M-MQC is now with Air Shaheen of Pakistan.  Picture: http://planepictures....php?id=1110036  Airframe status: http://www.planespot...Corporation.php  No update for 9M-MME. Edited January 24, 2012 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Yeap; MQE now with Shaheen Air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Tamizi, its 9M-MQC, not MQE. MQE is still in MH's fleet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Thanks for the correction Julius; Didn't realize it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 It is said that the B744 fleet will be fully retired from MH by the end of 2012, not 2016 as originally planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 It is said that the B744 fleet will be fully retired from MH by the end of 2012, not 2016 as originally planned. Â Counted 10 MH widebody (744, A333 and 772) idling at KUL recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 Counted 10 MH widebody (744, A333 and 772) idling at KUL recently. You noticed too eh ? I also remember a Firefly jet lying about too - it all adds up ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 It is said that the B744 fleet will be fully retired from MH by the end of 2012, not 2016 as originally planned. The B744 was being used for flight from KUL to LHR, AMS and S.Africa/S.America. AMS is being downgraded to the B722, the S.Africa/S.American flights are being ceased and LHR is being upgraded to the A380. I don't think hte B744 will be fully retired by the end of 2012 but definitely sometime in 2013. I'm sure LHR will get the twice-daily A380 service and I'm hoping SYD will get the A380 at least on one of the daily flights. Â Counted 10 MH widebody (744, A333 and 772) idling at KUL recently. Yeah. Saw that too when I was transiting through KUL on my way to and from HKG recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 KLIA is littered with MH widebodies. It would better for them to let it idle instead of running loss-making routes, IMO. Â The Fireflyz B737-430 9M-FZA is now gone from apron area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 Well MH should not fly these widebodies if they cannot cover the operating costs and make a profit. With aviation fuel prices well over US$ 100 per barrel, it would save a lot of money! Â I am not sure how much in lease payments they have to pay PMB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syukri 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 I heard in the future MAS might be operating B738, A333 and A380 only.. Is it true? They're phasing out B772 too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 I heard in the future MAS might be operating B738, A333 and A380 only.. Is it true? They're phasing out B772 too? I don't think MH will phase out anytime soon as some of them are quite young. MH also bought two B777s off from PMB few years back if I am not mistaken. There should be a bridging aircraft between A330 and A380. B777 fits in perfectly. Most A380 are doing this now. LH uses B748 and A346 to bridge the gap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites