JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2012 IMO, I don't think the ROI would be great for A330P2F. The process of stripping and reinforcing the floor and steel beam may require longer period of downtime and may not worth it. Unless someone copied FedEx, buying every single possible DC-10 or MD-11 to be converted to gain best possible marginal benefit, buying a new A332F would be a better choice. CX is trying to get rid of their B747BCF as they found out ROI of converted pax aircraft is lower that what they had initially thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmad M 1 Report post Posted March 7, 2012 Is it a planned deferment or a failure to acquire the necessary financing for the aircraft? I believe the management had decided last year that 2 aircraft was sufficient but MAS Cargo disageed, something about not wanting to be penalized by Airbus. Since Etihad had agreed to take the aircraft this must be some sort of a compromise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 MASKargo took deliveries of fourth A330-200F, 9M-MUD, yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 MASKargo took deliveries of fourth A330-200F, 9M-MUD, yesterday. So the whole rumour about the fourth plane going to EY is bunk then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmad M 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 Apparently so. Very difficult to speculate when dealing with management that change their decision everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Updates - © Clément Alloing Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-223F - MSN 1180Reg: 9M-MUD Delivered 11-04-2012 Malaysia Airlines MSN 078 Airbus A380-841 - Test Reg: F-WWSU First Flight: 20-10-2011 Reg: 9M-MNA Delivered: MSN 081 Airbus A380-841 - Test Reg: F-WWAJ First Flight: 17-01-2012 Reg: 9M-MNB Delivered: MSN 084 Airbus A380-841 - Test Reg: F-WWAD First Flight: 14-03-2012 Reg: 9M-MNC Delivered: MSN 089 Airbus A380-841 - Test Reg: F-WWSO First Flight: Reg: 9M-MND Delivered: MSN 094 Airbus A380-841 - Test Reg: F-WWAV First Flight: Reg: 9M-MNE Delivered: MSN 1164 Airbus A330-223F - Test Reg: F-WWKG First Flight: 19-12-2011 Reg: 9M-MUC Delivered: 26-01-2012 MSN 1180 Airbus A330-223F - Test Reg: F-WWYR First Flight: 27-03-2012 Reg: 9M-MUD Delivered: 11-04-2012 MSN 1281 Airbus A330-323X - Test Reg: F-WWKO First Flight: 05-01-2012 Reg: 9M-MTF Delivered: 23-01-2012 MSN 1318 Airbus A330-323X - Reg: 9M-MTG MSN 1336 Airbus A330-323X - Reg: 9M-MTH MSN 1337 Airbus A330-323X - Reg: 9M-MTI MSN 39323 Boeing 737-8H6(WL) - Reg: 9M-MLM First Flight: 20-12-2011 Delivered: 12-01-2012 MSN 39324 Boeing 737-8H6(WL) - Reg: 9M-MLN MSN 39325 Boeing 737-8H6(WL) - Reg: 9M-MLO MSN 40135 Boeing 737-8H6(WL) - Reg: 9M-MXH First Flight: 16-01-2012 Delivered: 01-02-2012 MSN 40136 Boeing 737-8H6(WL) - Reg: 9M-MXI AirAsia Group MSN 1321 Airbus A330-202 AirAsia X MSN 1339 Airbus A330-202 AirAsia X MSN 4486 Airbus A320-216 AirAsia Reg: 9M-AQI First Flight: 28-10-2010 Delivered: 01-2012 Transferred from QZ (PK-AXO) MSN 4964 Airbus A320-214 AirAsia Reg: 9M-AQK First Flight: 13-12-2011 Delivered: 01-2012 Leased from AB (D-ABFY) MSN 4980 Airbus A320-216 Thai AirAsia Test Reg: F-WWIZ First Flight: 03-01-2012 Reg: HS-ABW Delivered: 24-01-2012 [skytrax "Worlds Best Low Cost Airline" livery] MSN 4989 Airbus A320-216 AirAsia Philippines Test Reg: F-WWDU First Flight: 20-12-2011 Reg: RP-C8191 Delivered: 26-01-2012 Edited April 12, 2012 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 9M-MLN is scheduled to commence it's ferry flight from KBFI-PHNL today as 'MH5403'. Seems no tail logo and and swoosh livery as per 16th May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 MSN 39323 Boeing 737-8H6(WL) - Reg: 9M-MLM First Flight: 20-12-2011 Delivered: 12-01-2012MSN 39324 Boeing 737-8H6(WL) - Reg: 9M-MLN MSN 39325 Boeing 737-8H6(WL) - Reg: 9M-MLO Should be -8FZ instead of -8H6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 9M-AQM MSN5149 delivery due 26th May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 The author of this blog denoted that 9M-MLN as having special livery/markings http://hnlrarebirds.blogspot.com.au/2011/04/upcoming-737ng-deliveries.html Hope that true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 With the share swapping deal off, AirAsia Group is now accelerating its A320 deliveries to its subsidiaries, including AK itself. Following aircraft have been allocated: MSN 5137 A320-216 Indonesia AirAsia PK-AXW First Flight 24-04-2012 Test Registration F-WWDV Delivery Date: 17-05-2012 MSN 5149 A320-216 Indonesia AirAsia PK- First Flight Test Registration F-WWBU Delivery Date: On order *may go to AirAsia Malaysia 9M-AQM as noted by Sri Ramani K. MSN 5153 A320-216 AirAsia Japan JA01AJ First Flight Test Registration F-WWDH Delivery Date: On order MSN 5165 A320-216 AirAsia Japan JA02AJ First Flight Test Registration Delivery Date: On order MSN 5200 A320-216 AirAsia Japan JA03AJ First Flight Test Registration Delivery Date: On order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 The author of this blog denoted that 9M-MLN as having special livery/markings http://hnlrarebirds....deliveries.html Hope that true! http://www.flickr.com/photos/smartjunco/7219628704/ unfinished paint of 9M-MLN credits to Drewski2112 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 The author of this blog denoted that 9M-MLN as having special livery/markings http://hnlrarebirds....deliveries.html Hope that true! The blue A380 livery perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 I don't think they will paint special livery on leased aircraft, so most likely A380 blue livery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweekee 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 I don't think they will paint special livery on leased aircraft, so most likely A380 blue livery. It's -8H6,not the leased a/c Since MLM featured boeing sky interior cabin and AVOD A-Z only get 26 capital,but MH will own 45 738 So 8H6 appears on ML* series are reasonable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 It's -8H6,not the leased a/c Since MLM featured boeing sky interior cabin and AVOD A-Z only get 26 capital,but MH will own 45 738 So 8H6 appears on ML* series are reasonable Are you taking about -MLM or MLN? I don't have any info from MH, but according to this, -MLN is leased from BBAM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewljs 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 both LM and LN are leased from BBAM if i am not mistaken. LN should be featuring boeing sky interior as well like LM hence the -8H6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 It's -8H6,not the leased a/c Since MLM featured boeing sky interior cabin and AVOD A-Z only get 26 capital,but MH will own 45 738 So 8H6 appears on ML* series are reasonable There is the possibility of 9M-MYA-Z....another 26 there for you. both LM and LN are leased from BBAM if i am not mistaken. LN should be featuring boeing sky interior as well like LM hence the -8H6 I dont believe the interior choice dictates the Boeing customer number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 I don't think the MX- series is completed yet. Now that 8H6 code has been allocated to ML- series, this would mean that MH will be leasing the ML series for longer period of time, till end of life maybe? New delivery is currently running for both series. As for Boeing Sky Interior, Boeing will soon be making it standard for all new B737s coming of production plant, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 As for Boeing Sky Interior, Boeing will soon be making it standard for all new B737s coming of production plant, IMO. Wouldn't that deter LCC from buying B737s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 both LM and LN are leased from BBAM if i am not mistaken. LN should be featuring boeing sky interior as well like LM hence the -8H6 The Boeing customer code is based on who ordered the plane. Anyway whether they are -8H6 or -8FZ will be confirmed when they are doing line flying. Just need to check out the aircraft certificate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 Wouldn't that deter LCC from buying B737s? The first 737 with Sky Interior is an LCC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 The first 737 with Sky Interior is an LCC. you are correct,IIRC,Norwegian Air Shuttle is the first to receive 737 with Sky Interior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 Actually it was FlyDubai who received the first B738 with Boeing Sky Interior, two weeks before MH. MH proudly advertised first full fare carrier in the world to receive Boeing Sky Interior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 ahh..my bad..i tot is DY,but FZ instead..thanks for the correction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites