MAS Current Fleet Withdrawal Thread

[Sanjay Thaker 0]

You'd probably want to avoid the others in Pakistan too. They dont exactly have the best fleet of aircrafts. MH B734s were relatively well maintained. Had a great safety record

[Y. J. Foo 0]

Fortunately, N104K ex 9M-MME, is now heading for Shaheen Air International. It was caught doing test flight at Miami International Airport on March 23rd, 2012.

 

Click here to see large photo.

 

According to Pakistan Aviation forum, Shaheen Air Interntional will induct 12 B737-400s:

 

Shaheen Air advertisement in today's (February 19) newspaper celebrating introduction of Boeing 737-400 in airline's fleet.

 

According to information in a local newspaper, Shaheen Air will acquire a total of 12 Boeing 737-400 aircraft and delivery of all these aircraft will be completed in December 2012. Aircraft will be delivered one per month.

 

Boeing 737-4H6 (registration N829AR) delivered to Shaheen Air in January is first of these 12 Boeing 737-400s.

 

Shaheen Air Boeing 737-400 is configured to carry 164 passengers.

 

Btw, I think before taking photograph for this advertisement, flight attendant should have been asked to remove that identification card tag, the tag is looking odd. The advertisement also shows cabin of Boeing 737-400 recently acquired by Shaheen Air.

 

The advertisement reads:

 

"Change of Fleet

 

Introducing Boeing 737-400s

 

Now Serving Our Valued Customers

 

Experience unparallel in-flight hospitality with luxurious interior and your own comfort zone with extra leg space. Sit back and enjoy the delicious cuisine served by our well groomed and smiling flight attendants."

 

Source: http://www.historyof...=20021&start=30

 

Apparently AP-BJN (ex-9M-MQC and N829AR) got involved in a landing accident and the end result was not good...

 

 

More info and photos can be found at http://avherald.com/...=44e6328b&opt=0 and http://www.airliners...d.main/5446050/.

Edited April 23, 2012 by Y. J. Foo

[flee 5]

This looks like the same problem as the B734 that had a gear collapse in KCH. MH was lucky it collapsed on the apron and not the runway.

[JuliusWong 0]

Poor -MQC. I think they may not fix the aircraft as it is 18 years old plus. MH will not have any problem in selling another B734 to Shaheen Air.

[Timothy 1]

Could it be MMR, the one which involved in a landing gear incident in KCH?

 

Any verdict / official report on the incident ?

[JuliusWong 0]

Former Malaysia Airlines B747-4H6 9M-MPH:

 

Boeing 747-4H6(BDSF) 27044/1041 N401SA Southern Air delivery 24apr12 TLV-FRU after conversion ex N420AC

Edited April 27, 2012 by JuliusWong

[Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2]

Former Malaysia Airlines B747-4H6 9M-MPH:

 

Boeing 747-4H6(BDSF) 27044/1041 N401SA Southern Air delivery 24apr12 TLV-FRU after conversion ex N420AC

 

I wonder how MPH got to TLV - most definitely not from KUL?

[Mohd Azizul Ramli 2]

I think MH did sold one B744 (MPC Kuantan?) to an Israeli company in the past.

[Waiping 12]

I think MH did sold one B744 (MPC Kuantan?) to an Israeli company in the past.

 

That's a surprise!

[Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2]

I think MH did sold one B744 (MPC Kuantan?) to an Israeli company in the past.

 

Got it from Airfleets - MPC was sold to World Airways: converted it at IAI Bedek.

 

http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b747-25700.htm

Edited April 27, 2012 by Mohd Suhaimi Fariz

[T Azahan 1]

PMB owned 744 Papa Delta going to Eagle Air Express month end or May. I think it is sold not leased.

 

PMB is also disposing 330 Kilo Delta. Not sure they have got a buyer.

[JuliusWong 0]

According to PIA Aviation forum, Shaheen Air International may bid for MH A330-322 9M-MKD. They are now seeking A330 pilots.

[Y. J. Foo 0]

According to PIA Aviation forum, Shaheen Air International may bid for MH A330-322 9M-MKD. They are now seeking A330 pilots.

 

Wanna bet how long MKD will last while with Shaheen?

 

Nevertheless quite a big jump from the 737s they currently have.

[Guest Michael]

It seems the fleet renewal is going according to plan so hopefully this will bring in more revenue for the carrier.

[JuliusWong 0]

With much sadness, Feeder Air F-50 SX-NET (ex MH, Pelangi Air, Firefly 9M-MGK) suffered substantial damage in a landing accident at Wau Airport (WUU), South Sudan. The fifty passengers were not injured. The five crew members sustained minor injuries.

 

Flight 360 departed Juba Airport (JUB) at 08:00 on a domestic service to Wau. It suffered a landing accident at 09:45. The nose gear and left hand main gear collapsed.

 

Source: http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20120329-0

Pix: http://avherald.com/h?article=44d32c8b&opt=0

 

Judging by the age and damage on the aircraft, I highly doubt that it will be repaired. Goodbye, 9M-MGK...You had served us well....

[jahur 0]

9M-MPB, 9M-MPD, 9M-MPF - B747-400

9M-MKW, 9M-MKV, 9M-MKX - A330-200

9M-MMI - B737-400

 

Heard that these planes are currently out of the fleet. Anyone can confirm?

[JuliusWong 0]

9M-MPB, 9M-MPD, 9M-MPF - B747-400

9M-MKW, 9M-MKV, 9M-MKX - A330-200

9M-MMI - B737-400

 

Heard that these planes are currently out of the fleet. Anyone can confirm?

9M-MPB and 9M-MPF are stored at Subang Airport, as spotted by Keat Siong. 9M-MPD was spotted at KLIA when A380 was delivered few days back. Not sure if it is currently doing Haj flight now

 

Not really sure about A330-200 fleet and B737-400 9M-MMI.

 

On a side note, B737-4H6 ex 9M-MQH > Nok Air HS-DDJ > now with Batavia Air PK-YVS.

[flee 5]

I wonder if companies like Transmile will buy a few of the ex-MH B734s and convert them to freighters. These should give better operating economics than the ageing B722s.

[Josh T 0]

9M-MPB, 9M-MPD, 9M-MPF - B747-400

9M-MKW, 9M-MKV, 9M-MKX - A330-200

9M-MMI - B737-400

 

Heard that these planes are currently out of the fleet. Anyone can confirm?

Aren't the A332s still being used? I think MH is using the A332 to XMN, for example.

Of the B744s, only 9M-MPK/L/M/N/O/P are being used regularly for flights to SYD and LHR. These 6 planes will be directly replaced by the A380s, I assume.

[JuliusWong 0]

Former Malaysia Airlines B747-4H6 9M-MPE:

Delivery date: 09-11-1993

Leased to Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance livery): 28-06-2007 9V-SPR

Converted to freighter (BDSF), sold to World Airways: 15-05-2008 N741WA

Sold to Evergreen International Airlines: 22-05-2012 N493WA

Edited June 10, 2012 by JuliusWong

[jahur 0]

9M-MKF was spotted in SZB with wau logo removed. Another one going i guess.

[Radzi 2]

On Monday I saw 1 A330 and 3 B734 at MAS hangar KLIA with wau logo removed. In fact the B734 is a rarity at MTB nowadays.

[Ahmad M 1]

That A330 is 9M-MKC.

[jahur 0]

From MAE data (updated 17 / 06 / 12)

 

OFFICIAL OUT OF SERVICES

* January 2011 – June 2012

FLEET

 

B747-400

9M-MPI , 9M-MPJ , 9M-MPH , 9M-MPD , 9M-MPB n 9M-MPF

 

A330-300

9M-MKD , 9M-MKF

 

B737-400

9M-MQC , 9M-MME , 9M-MMM , 9M-MMI

 

A330-200

9M-MKX, 9M-MKV, 9M-MKW

 

B737-800

9M-FFD , 9M-FFE

 

Looks like fleet withdrawal is accelerating.

[JuliusWong 0]

Thanks Jahur for the update. I think 9M-MKC is out of commission as well.

 

MH should be retiring older aircraft one-on-one basis with the delivery of new aircraft, it only picked up now. MH currently has one of the oldest fleet among the biggies in South East Asia.