flee 5 Report post Posted October 29, 2011 PETALING JAYA: Budget airline AirAsia Bhd is selling five Airbus A320 units to its affiliate PT Indonesia AirAsia (IAA) via a series of finance lease transactions, in order to comply with Indonesian airlines' regulations. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, AirAsia said the total consideration for the transfer of the five aircraft was RM550.85mil. The deal is expected to result in a gain of RM49.7mil for AirAsia, and increase its net earnings per share by 2 sen for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2011. IAA would assume a liability of about RM560mil. AirAsia has a 49% stake in IAA, with the balance held by Indonesian nationals. Indonesian regulations require each scheduled airline holding a license in the country to own at least five aircraft before the cut-off date of Jan 12, 2012. Presently, IAA leases all of its aircraft fleet from AirAsia. AirAsia said the deal was necessary to ensure that IAA was able to maintain its Air Operator's Certificate. Under the deal, AirAsia and its financiers would restructure financing facilities to reflect the transfer of the five aircraft to IAA. IAA would pay lease instalments to AirAsia for the five aircraft, and the deal also provides for maintenance and insurance obligations as well as sub-leasing conditions. The lease term for each aircraft is between seven and eight years. Source Click here for Bursa Malaysia detailed statement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2011 PETALING JAYA: Budget airline AirAsia Bhd is selling five Airbus A320 units to its affiliate PT Indonesia AirAsia (IAA) via a series of finance lease transactions, in order to comply with Indonesian airlines' regulations. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, AirAsia said the total consideration for the transfer of the five aircraft was RM550.85mil. The deal is expected to result in a gain of RM49.7mil for AirAsia, and increase its net earnings per share by 2 sen for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2011. IAA would assume a liability of about RM560mil. AirAsia has a 49% stake in IAA, with the balance held by Indonesian nationals. Indonesian regulations require each scheduled airline holding a license in the country to own at least five aircraft before the cut-off date of Jan 12, 2012. Presently, IAA leases all of its aircraft fleet from AirAsia. AirAsia said the deal was necessary to ensure that IAA was able to maintain its Air Operator's Certificate. Under the deal, AirAsia and its financiers would restructure financing facilities to reflect the transfer of the five aircraft to IAA. IAA would pay lease instalments to AirAsia for the five aircraft, and the deal also provides for maintenance and insurance obligations as well as sub-leasing conditions. The lease term for each aircraft is between seven and eight years. http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/10/29/business/9799131&sec=business So is this part of ancillary revenue?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted October 30, 2011 No. The deal is expected to result in a gain of RM49.7mil for AirAsia Will be recorded as gain on asset disposal in the accounts. The key issue to this transaction is Indonesian regulations require each scheduled airline holding a license in the country to own at least five aircraft before the cut-off date of Jan 12, 2012. Presently, IAA leases all of its aircraft fleet from AirAsia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 2, 2011 To summarise the AK-QZ fleet transfers: MSN 2881 – 9M-AFJ (From 25-10-2011, PK-AXR) 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 (From 25-10-2011, 9M-AQE) MSN 4582 - PK-AXQ (From Nov 2011, 9M-AQF) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2011 To summarise the AK-QZ fleet transfers: MSN 2881 – 9M-AFJ (From 25-10-2011, PK-AXR) 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 (From 25-10-2011, 9M-AQE) MSN 4582 - PK-AXQ (From Nov 2011, 9M-AQF) Thanks flee for the update. I just noticed AK will be taking the 5001th A320 off production, will miss the 5000th to Middle East Airline. Sure a good thing if AK can have both 3000th and 5000th off production line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) A slight amendment: AK sent the following to QZ: MSN 2881 – 9M-AFJ (From 25-10-2011, PK-AXR) 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) AK Group seems to accelerate the delivery of A320, MSN 4793, 4917, 4969 and 4979 were destined for Yemenia are now all allocated to AK. MSN 4793- 9M-AQC MSN 4917- 9M-AQJ ex- Air Berlin MSN 4969- 9M-AQ? (originally allocated 9M-AQE) MSN 4979- 9M-AQ? (originally allocated 9M-AQF) All are A320-216 except MSN 4917 9M-AQJ ex- Air Berlin is A320-214 Thanks to RoBk and flee. Edited December 3, 2011 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2011 Yup, ex AK 9M-AFK (WOW livery) now with QZ PK-AXS. Photo shown WOW livery with PK-AXS rego. http://www.airliners.net/photo/Indonesia-AirAsia/Airbus-A320-214/2027990/L/&sid=9f2eba988099f33ff08cb887c5ac36a4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 I was lucky to travel on 9M-AQJ on the 10/12 KUL - LGK sector. Managed to take only a few photos during the 1hr flight. The loo was, however, the same as any other AK A320s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Recaro has come up with an even thinner seat early this year and LH is in the process of installing it in all of their short-haul aircraft. LH's subsidiary, OS completed the installation of the new Recaro seat just a few months ago and reviews on the seat are positive. It's much lighter and most importantly, it increases the legroom Anyway, i understand this aircraft actually wasn't meant for AK ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Air Berlin? According to fellow Mwing member she will be re-fitted with the standard AK seat soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 In terms of overall comfort are they better than current AK seats? Maybe AK should look into deploying thinner seats onboard new a/c if they are as comfortable as older seats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 AK Group seems to accelerate the delivery of A320, MSN 4793, 4917, 4969 and 4979 were destined for Yemenia are now all allocated to AK. MSN 4793- 9M-AQC MSN 4917- 9M-AQJ ex- Air Berlin MSN 4969- 9M-AQ? (originally allocated 9M-AQE) MSN 4979- 9M-AQ? (originally allocated 9M-AQF) MSN 4969 - 9M-AQH was delivered on 20-12-2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 MSN 4969 - 9M-AQH was delivered on 20-12-2011 Thanks for the update. MSN4979 will be 9M-AQI then.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 AK Group seems to accelerate the delivery of A320, MSN 4793, 4917, 4969 and 4979 were destined for Yemenia are now all allocated to AK. MSN 4793- 9M-AQC MSN 4917- 9M-AQJ ex- Air Berlin MSN 4969- 9M-AQ? (originally allocated 9M-AQE) MSN 4979- 9M-AQ? (originally allocated 9M-AQF) All are A320-216 except MSN 4917 9M-AQJ ex- Air Berlin is A320-214 MSN 4979 - HS-ABV delivered to Thai AirAsia on 24 Dec 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) What are the IDs of PK-AXU and PK-AXV ? PK-AXU has been in service since 31 Dec PK-AXV has been in service since 5 Jan One of them is believed to be ex 9M-AHL. ID of the other one unknown. All other AXM A320s were in service as of 5 Jan, except for AFB and AHA. Sources tell me that AHA is still with AXM but currently out of action after a landing accident at Kuching on Christmas Day. AFB has seemingly not flown since 2 Jan but 3 days is unlikely to be enough for the transfer to Indonesia branch (typically they take 2-3 weeks). Edited January 10, 2012 by RobK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V Wong 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) I was lucky to travel on 9M-AQJ on the 10/12 KUL - LGK sector. Managed to take only a few photos during the 1hr flight. The loo was, however, the same as any other AK A320s. Travelled in this bird recently too. Seat was really hard - maybe will get softer with use. Loved the redesigned seat pocket. Just nice for me to snug in my 7 inch tablet with cover, without it falling off. Thus my own seat back IFE... However, the control knobs for IFE were placed on seat handle where you would normally put your elbows. The volume /channel control would be changed everytime one tries to place elbow/forearm there. And I wonder why these were present in the first place. In preparation for paid IFE?? Edited January 10, 2012 by V Wong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2012 Travelled in this bird recently too. Seat was really hard - maybe will get softer with use. Loved the redesigned seat pocket. Just nice for me to snug in my 7 inch tablet with cover, without it falling off. Thus my own seat back IFE... However, the control knobs for IFE were placed on seat handle where you would normally put your elbows. The volume /channel control would be changed everytime one tries to place elbow/forearm there. And I wonder why these were present in the first place. In preparation for paid IFE?? This is a leased bird from Air Berlin. Interior and the A320 config is the same as of AB including the cockpit, galley & seats. This bird comes with a drop down LCD screen for every few seats but this option was disabled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Air Asia aircraft movement over past few weeks: Airbus A320-216 3549 PK-AXU ferried 28dec11 KUL-CGK on transfer, in svc since 31dec11 ex 9M-AHN Airbus A320-216 4486 9M-AQI ferried 31dec11 CGK-KUL, PK-reg on transfer ex PK-AXO Airbus A320-216 4889 PK-AXV ferried / in svc 30dec11/05jan12 CRK-CGK-KUL on transfer ex RP-C8190 Airbus A320-214 4964 9M-AQK onward delivery 12jan12 XSP-KUL, regd and paint at XSP ex D-ABFY Edited January 13, 2012 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 13, 2012 [*]Airbus A320-216 4889 PK-AXV ferried / in svc 30dec11/05jan12 CRK-CGK-KUL on transfer ex RP-C8190 Bad sign - indicates that AirAsia Philippines launch is going to be delayed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 Anyone know what the 9M-reg is of the new AXM A320? It's formerly HS-ABU but I can't get any joy out of Ramani via email. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
