JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Dear all, I was mingling with the MASwings staff at the MATTA Travel Fair 2013, when one of the operation staff said they are scheduled to unveil a new livery in October 2013 to mark its 5th year of operation. The new livery will incorporate 'elements of BIMP-EAGA', with more 'green' with all four BIMP-EAGA countries flags painted on the rudder and back of the plane. Also included is new cabin crew uniform. The new re-branding is to coincide with the introduction of its new ATR 72-600. They are scheduled to take 16 new ATR 72-600. Captain Nawawi has stated last year they may lease more ATR 72-500 from external sources to bridge the expansion between now and the delivery of the -600 series. In addition, MASwings is planning to include B737 fleet to fly to Hong Kong, Taiwan and other main business and manufacturing hubs in South East Asia and East Asia, first would be Hong Kong. B737 fleet plan is currently on 'active' discussion between MASwings and MH Board of Management. On a side note, Puerto Princesa flight is now on hold due to Sultanate of Sulu's invasion on Sabah. The staff wanted to show me the new livery, unfortunately she misplaced her file with new livery. Hope the new livery and uniform will be good. They are now on major hiring drive and will recruit more than 100 pilots to support the new fleet. New cabin crew recruitment will commence again soon. I bought an ATR 72-500 1:100 official model with current livery as she said it will soon run out and they are not planning to re-stock anymore. Of the 23 she brought to sell, I bought the second last one. I would like to buy the two notebooks as well, but unfortunately they ran out of stock. Any idea where I can get them? Any help is most appreciated! Edited March 17, 2013 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 i bet the -FF series B738 will be transferred to MASwings if the rumours are going real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 White Hair has enough money to buy a brand new fleet of 737s for MasWings if he wants to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 Dear all, I was mingling with the MASwings staff at the MATTA Travel Fair 2013, when one of the operation staff said they are scheduled to unveil a new livery in October 2013 to mark its 5th year of operation. The new livery will incorporate 'elements of BIMP-EAGA', with more 'green' with all four BIMP-EAGA countries flags painted on the rudder and back of the plane. Also included is new cabin crew uniform. The new re-branding is to coincide with the introduction of its new ATR 72-600. They are scheduled to take 16 new ATR 72-600. Captain Nawawi has stated last year they may lease more ATR 72-500 from external sources to bridge the expansion between now and the delivery of the -600 series. In addition, MASwings is planning to include B737 fleet to fly to Hong Kong, Taiwan and other main business and manufacturing hubs in South East Asia and East Asia, first would be Hong Kong. B737 fleet plan is currently on 'active' discussion between MASwings and MH Board of Management. On a side note, Puerto Princesa flight is now on hold due to Sultanate of Sulu's invasion on Sabah. The staff wanted to show me the new livery, unfortunately she misplaced her file with new livery. Hope the new livery and uniform will be good. They are now on major hiring drive and will recruit more than 100 pilots to support the new fleet. New cabin crew recruitment will commence again soon. I bought an ATR 72-500 1:100 official model with current livery as she said it will soon run out and they are not planning to re-stock anymore. Of the 23 she brought to sell, I bought the second last one. I would like to buy the two notebooks as well, but unfortunately they ran out of stock. Any idea where I can get them? Any help is most appreciated! 1. Coming October will be their 6th year of operation instead of 5th... 2. Going for Jets operation rumour had been around for almost a year, hopefully with the "ambitious" aims of the state government, BOD of MH will agree it and hope they can sustain if really launching it. 3. Looking forward for the new 600 series of ATR 72... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 1. Coming October will be their 6th year of operation instead of 5th... 2. Going for Jets operation rumour had been around for almost a year, hopefully with the "ambitious" aims of the state government, BOD of MH will agree it and hope they can sustain if really launching it. 3. Looking forward for the new 600 series of ATR 72... ...and don't forget the brand-new Twin Otter Series 400 as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 ...and don't forget the brand-new Twin Otter Series 400 as well. Spot on! I forget about it already...the rural folks really need new DHC-6! The current one had been around for almost 3 decades! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 Probably the new Otters not glamour enough to be mentioned in same breath as those new ATRs and (drool, drool) jets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lock SH 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 ...and don't forget the brand-new Twin Otter Series 400 as well. Viking is coming in June/July 2013. Spoke to one of the pilots who involves in the ferry planning from Canada - Malaysia a couple of weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 Viking is coming in June/July 2013. Spoke to one of the pilots who involves in the ferry planning from Canada - Malaysia a couple of weeks ago. That would be an epic journey. I believe there is an article in Airways magazine chronicling the sales trip they did before this, if anyone's interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) http://www.vikingair.com/content.aspx?id=6825 A small caption of MASwings' new livery... http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/04/17/maswings-to-use-new-aircraft-this-year/ The model Twin Otter Spots a revised livery! Edited April 17, 2013 by Kenneth Chong WT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lock SH 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 That would be an epic journey. Indeed, spoke to one of the guys who involved in the project team, tentatively, the ferry flight will take place from Victoria - ANC - eastern Russia, China - Philippines-BKI. Stopover in Russia, China and Philippines has not been determined yet. Would be an exciting journey and the ferry flight itself will be done by Malaysian pilot / engineer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Indeed, spoke to one of the guys who involved in the project team, tentatively, the ferry flight will take place from Victoria - ANC - eastern Russia, China - Philippines-BKI. Stopover in Russia, China and Philippines has not been determined yet. Would be an exciting journey and the ferry flight itself will be done by Malaysian pilot / engineer. With no wc onboard...or do they carry like a box just for ferry flight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Maybe they'll carry a pee bag. I did that once when flying from Perth to Geralton, one hand on the control and the other hand doing all else while standing in between the two front seat in a C172. Use your imagination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Maybe they'll carry a pee bag. I did that once [...]. Sorry it wasnt clear...when you said you "did that once"...you were referring to the carrying of such a bag? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Sorry it wasnt clear...when you said you "did that once"...you were referring to the carrying of such a bag? I think he means actually doing it in one...interesting...how many of us get to start a conversation by saying... "hey...you know...I pee-ed in a pee bag once..."...awesome! Ha ha ha! Edited April 18, 2013 by Kenneth Chong WT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Sorry it wasnt clear...when you said you "did that once"...you were referring to the carrying of such a bag? I meant I pee-ed into a pee bag while flying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 I meant I pee-ed into a pee bag while flying. I know...I was just teasing you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 19, 2013 What if the nature of emergency is more serious? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lock SH 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2013 Bring your own plastic bag looor ......... just like the one that you carry when you walk your dog in the park .......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 What if the nature of emergency is more serious? Declare a Pan call and make an emergency landing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Come on guys, seriously. How long is each flight by the way? 2 hours max? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 From Airliners World Feb 2013 issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Come on guys, seriously. How long is each flight by the way? 2 hours max? Doesn't matter how long the flight is - when you gotta go, you gotta go - seriously Btw, the viking by Sabah Air hangar, would that not be one of those rare occasions when something interesting at BKI slipped past your eagle eyed lenses ? Edited April 20, 2013 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
