michgyver 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 pax from medan to melaka abt 78% ..not bad huh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Melaka to Kuching... means they need a Boeing Jet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michgyver 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 pax from medan to melaka abt 78% ..not bad huh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik H. 3 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Don't want to bust the bubble but 78% means nothing as this sector is SZB - MKZ - MES - MKZ - SZB. How many in aircraft on te SZB MKZ SZB run...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Also it is early days yet. It would be interesting if that load factor can be sustained all year round! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michgyver 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Don't want to bust the bubble but 78% means nothing as this sector is SZB - MKZ - MES - MKZ - SZB. How many in aircraft on te SZB MKZ SZB run...... was inside the terminal, cant see the load for mkz-szb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Melaka to Kuching... means they need a Boeing Jet! An ATR 72 can do that, one hour plus only...FY did use ATR 72 for Subang-Koh Samui and vv which last about 2 hours non-stop... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 An ATR 72 can do that, one hour plus only...FY did use ATR 72 for Subang-Koh Samui and vv which last about 2 hours non-stop... SZB to USM is 453 miles / 728 km KUL to KCH is 604 miles / 971 km Different distance and different equipment have different flying time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 SZB to USM is 453 miles / 728 km KUL to KCH is 604 miles / 971 km Different distance and different equipment have different flying time... Yea, I understand that...I thought you are talking about between KCH and MKZ? still reachable I think as long as it is around 2 hours plus the maximum... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Yea, I understand that...I thought you are talking about between KCH and MKZ? still reachable I think as long as it is around 2 hours plus the maximum... KCH to MKZ is about 562 miles / 905 km... I'm not sure what is the longest distance an ATR 72 could fly. Judging it's a propeller plane and thought of flying it on a long distance on South China Sea is pretty scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Judging it's a propeller plane and thought of flying it on a long distance on South China Sea is pretty scary. The military boys do it routinely I believe MH used to do it on scheduled basis with the F27 Anyway, it's a relatively short distance over water from KCH to Peninsular Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 KCH to MKZ is about 562 miles / 905 km... I'm not sure what is the longest distance an ATR 72 could fly. Judging it's a propeller plane and thought of flying it on a long distance on South China Sea is pretty scary. From what I know and read about before it's about 2.5 to 3 hours flight time the longest non-stop; well, your last sentence comment above it's quite true... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Well all the ATRs are made in Toulouse and they made their way to Malaysia safely crossing the Mediterranean, war zones Iraq and Afghanistan, capital of turbulence at the Bay of Bengal et al. I don't see why they could not cross a 'simple' South China Sea from Melaka to Kuching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Well all the ATRs are made in Toulouse and they made their way to Malaysia safely crossing the Mediterranean, war zones Iraq and Afghanistan, capital of turbulence at the Bay of Bengal et al. I don't see why they could not cross a 'simple' South China Sea from Melaka to Kuching. True also, but delivery flights not much loads...Melaka to Kuching and vv on ATR 72 should be ok, they said around 1 hour or plus... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 True also, but delivery flights not much loads...Melaka to Kuching and vv on ATR 72 should be ok, they said around 1 hour or plus... If KCH - KUL already takes 1 hour 40 minutes by jet, I don't see how a turboprop can do the job in "1 hour or plus...". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michgyver 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 jhb - kch took by AK took 1 hr 20 mins. mkz -kch using turboprob just 1 hr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Maybe their ATRs come with afterburners. Edited November 29, 2011 by alberttky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 Maybe their ATRs come with afterburners. Using redbull fuel hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 If KCH - KUL already takes 1 hour 40 minutes by jet, I don't see how a turboprop can do the job in "1 hour or plus...". Haha, is about Kuching to Melaka and reverse direction lah, to KUL if by turboprop is definitely 2 hours and more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 Haha, is about Kuching to Melaka and reverse direction lah, to KUL if by turboprop is definitely 2 hours and more... I don't see how one can get from Kuching to Malacca in less than 2 hours at 511 km/h cruising speed on the ATR on a straight line distance of 902km without taking into consideration climbing and descending. The only turboprop I think may do the job is the Piaggio Avanti at max speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 Many regional airports have been left bereft and forlorn by the "Blue" and "Red" carriers, time to set up own airlines. I hope Sarawak could do this quick! Anybody remember the green Saeaga Airlines ? At least that lasted about 2-3 years. One wonders how different the skies would be today if the Gov supported this private airline instead of then HICOM owned AirAsia Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik H. 3 Report post Posted December 1, 2011 Anybody remember the green Saeaga Airlines ? At least that lasted about 2-3 years. One wonders how different the skies would be today if the Gov supported this private airline instead of then HICOM owned AirAsia Link SAEGA, 2-3 years? More like 2 - 3 months. If only you knew. A real Saga........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 1, 2011 The days of small airlines with small agendas are long over. Its now all about economies of scale. You have to be big to survive - and then, it is not even guaranteed. AA has filed for bankruptcy protection, and they are HUGE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Melaka Air to start flights on April 6 Melaka Air will start its twice weekly flights from here to Penang from Apr 6, 2012, said chairman of Melaka Holiday Sdn Bhd, Syed Mahaza Syed Dakian. He said the flights, on Mondays and Fridays, would use planes with a capacity to carry 72 passengers, rented from Firefly. Syed Mahaza said the flight, which would take over one hour, would be convenient to local and foreign tourists and allow them to enjoy the unique tourist attractions in both states. "There were many requests from foreign tourists in Penang to come to Melaka to see the Unesco World Heritage sites. "The introduction of this new route will shorten the distance and help the tourists save cost to visit the historical city," he told a media briefing here today. He said currently, Melaka Air only operated flights from here to Medan, Indonesia. "The flights, which started last November, has received good response, he said. Syed Mahaza said Melaka Holiday would offer promotional packages to Medan at reasonable prices. Meanwhile, its general manager of tourism promotion division, Abd Kadir Md Idris, said the division would cooperate with Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents to promote the route to boost tourism arrivals in Melaka. He said this would help boost tourism earnings and make the Melaka International Airport a meeting place for flights from Penang and Medan. -- Bernama Read more: Melaka Air to start flights on April 6 http://www.btimes.co.../#ixzz1qSr9HDYe Edited March 29, 2012 by Ikman Ikreza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
