flee 5 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 MH should order the 333HGW as it would likely be faster delivery instead of the A350 or B789. Looking at MH status and its loads there's no necessity to purchase any higher capacity aircrafts - unless it get can its house clean, and do a turn around and rid itself of yearly losses which will take sometime if its even able to do so. even at thi stage MH is pulling out services like its LAX which means it had even shrunk the international routes and continents that it flies too compared to a decade ago. MH keeps blaming it on high fuel sosts and "old planes" but is it really?? I think it should be a two stage order - A333 242t for delivery in 2015-2017 and A359 for delivery after 2017. MH needs to urgently replace its ageing B772s because they don't want to refurbish the interiors. With the RM plunging, fuel costs is fast approaching (or even exceeding) 40% of total operating costs. So having fuel efficient aircraft is definitely important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 I really hope MH will order A350 for long haul operations. Looking at the current operators, all of them (except JAL and ANA) opted for 3-3-3 configuration, which reduced the seat width to 17" or less. 787 at 3-3-3 is fine for medium haul, but for 10+ hours that would be uncomfortable. ANA is moving to 3-3-3 too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syukri 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Its almost certain now that A350 is MH next purchase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 I am just curious would MH announce they intention now, or wait another 12 months during LIMA 2015. This could enhance LIMA's reputation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 LIMA is actually a much older airshow, but it is Singapore Airshow that has the better reputation for business transacted. As for MAS, it really is up to the govt. to decide - MAS may want to order, but the govt. has the final say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 The order can be A330-300HGW and A350 bundled together like what Airbus offered to Hawaiian Airlines to defect. Cross our toes and fingers! Hopefully we can see A350 flying Jalur Gemilang soon!! Malaysia Boleh!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharil Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Also, LIMA is very military-biased, so not many consumer announcements there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 Believe MH operating income is below expectation, don't expect MH to place any big ticket item until nearer to next party election or GE14 unless someone is executing exit plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Hopefully we can see A350 flying Jalur Gemilang soon!! Malaysia Boleh!! That is already on schedule with the red one, no ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 That is already on schedule with the red one, no ? Hahas!! Nah, I am in 'jaguh kampung' spirit! MUST BE MH!! lolx!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 I hope they order the A350-900. I think that would be a perfect replacement for the B777-200s. And I also feel that the A350-900s should replace the A330-300s on the Australian routes, especially flights to SYD and MEL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 There is a possibility that Airbus will release a new version of A350 in the future, optimised for medium haul ( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Are those rumours about MH taking over D7's A350 delivery slots still alive ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Michael Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Hope so and the announcement should be around the 22nd when 4th quarter results get released. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Hope so and the announcement should be around the 22nd when 4th quarter results get released. MH or AirAsia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jtnstar 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 When is MH going to place an order? There have been rumours around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 SINGAPORE, Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company, announced today that it has signed an exclusive, 10-year Fleet Management Programme (FMP) agreement with Malaysia Airlines to maintain the airlines fleet of 43 PW4170 installed engines and spare engines. So this IS the announcement, that's all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 No money, how to order/lease new plane???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David.W 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 maybe that can prevent engines going missing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 SINGAPORE, Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company, announced today that it has signed an exclusive, 10-year Fleet Management Programme (FMP) agreement with Malaysia Airlines to maintain the airlines fleet of 43 PW4170 installed engines and spare engines. How many spare engines do they need? Hope they have another announcement coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stryker 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Are those rumours about MH taking over D7's A350 delivery slots still alive ? Please stop the rumors,no such thing is taking place.The delivery of A350XWB is delayed to 2018 by D7 due to the aircraft is still in development stage and there are still a lot of uncertainties with the airplane,D7 dont want to take the gamble,rather be with a proven airplane like the A333HGW model before EIS of the A350XWB.A1 info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 In the first place, that rumour came from a certified MH insider in this forum. It has its weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 In the first place, that rumour came from a certified MH insider in this forum. It has its weight. Don't think D7 is going to give up its delivery slots unless there is some consideration from MH - plus Airbus also needs to OK the slots for MH instead of D7. And if this sets a precedent, then many airlines will book new aircraft speculatively and resell the slots at a later date for a profit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Please stop the rumors,no such thing is taking place.The delivery of A350XWB is delayed to 2018 by D7 due to the aircraft is still in development stage and there are still a lot of uncertainties with the airplane,D7 dont want to take the gamble,rather be with a proven airplane like the A333HGW model before EIS of the A350XWB.A1 info. Oh well, I guess we can do better than to take in wholesale all that reasoning Btw, flee had posted in other thread news that "A350 Test Progress Exceeds Expectations" and Doc Naim has link about QR expecting early delivery of their new toy equipment So, possibly different airline has different priorities ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jtnstar 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 When is MH going to announce the order? I have been waiting for so long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites