SS Lee 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 2 Years back, the MAS A380 flew from KLIA to Langkawi for the flypast. Where would the B-52 be departing from in this case? Subang? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Maybe GUM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 The B52 will most probably fly straight from Minot Air base USA and back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Whoah Minot is far.. Would be rather less economical to be making multiple trips back and forth to Langkawi, regardless of where it is coming from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Correction, B52 will be from Guam and during the 2015 LIMA opening. PLAAF J10 sources says still good to go but anytime can cancel like the 2014 S'pore Airshow. It'll be good to go if Thailand side confirm that PLAAF J10 refueling there. Edited February 21, 2015 by xtemujin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 Looks like Russian Helicopters are coming to LIMA too. http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/press/exhibitions/6396.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sascha 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 Rumour from twitter:RTAF Gripen will be on static display only! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sascha 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Russian Knights deleted from offical list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Slowly reducing by the numbers. However the Static Display number's increasing every update. Any info on whether aircraft visiting LIMA will be stopping by at any nearby airports before proceeding to Langkawi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aizat Razak 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Do smokey bandits train in Kuantan base?perhaps got a chance to see they training because I am not able to go to LIMA this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Russian Knights are no longer coming for this year's LIMA aerobatic show. Dont worry,we still have other excitements planned for you #LIMA15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted March 9, 2015 Whatttttt??? No russian knights?? Now thats a big letdown for me.was looking forward to watching them again this time around..sigh..also notice that there will be no typhoon in the list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 9, 2015 I would be more interested in the Chengdu J10 flown by the August 1st team. They are rumoured to be arriving tomorrow. Can't get Chinese fighters participating in airshow unless in China like the Zhuhai airshow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Alert 5 @alert5 17m17 minutes ago 8 PLAAF August 1st J-10s have just departed for @LIMAExhibitions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sascha 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Spotters-Dinner? Hello, one week to go! Me and three friends from Germany will leave Europe with destination Langkawi on friday night. After a short stop in KL, we'll arrive on sunday in late afternoon. It seems, spotters/photographers from many countries will visit the LIMA. It's a good opportunity, to meet each other for dinner or breakfast or some drinks!?! Someone interested in an international spotters-meet? Would be a pleasure to meet you!Cheers!Sascha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 PLAAF J10 now on the way to Langkawi LGK 1330H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wong Kok Choy 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 That'd be an awesome meet up. I'm certainly gonna attend if dinner, breakfast or drinks are on. Perhaps time to create a whatsapp group to see who's coming? Spotters-Dinner? Hello, one week to go! Me and three friends from Germany will leave Europe with destination Langkawi on friday night. After a short stop in KL, we'll arrive on sunday in late afternoon. It seems, spotters/photographers from many countries will visit the LIMA. It's a good opportunity, to meet each other for dinner or breakfast or some drinks!?! Someone interested in an international spotters-meet? Would be a pleasure to meet you!Cheers!Sascha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 ANALYSIS: Procurement questions to dominate LIMA show Langkawi is an idyllic location for an air show, but its sunny skies aren’t likely to shed much light on Kuala Lumpur’s procurement agenda. The two years since the last instalment of the biennial Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition have been eventful for the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The show falls just after the first anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, a Boeing 777-200ER that mysteriously diverted to the far reaches of the Indian Ocean while operating the Kuala Lumpur-Beijing route on 8 March 2014. Malaysia's air force was active in the first week of the search, when the aircraft was mistakenly presumed to be in the Gulf of Thailand or Strait of Malacca. It later sent Lockheed Martin C-130Hs to Perth in Western Australia, where they participated in the ultimately futile search for the missing aircraft. The service also played a crucial humanitarian support role during floods that swept the northern part of peninsular Malaysia in the last weeks of 2014. Despite these major events putting Malaysian airpower in the spotlight, all indications suggest Kuala Lumpur is no closer to making decisions about major equipment purchases – especially around its ageing fighter fleet and for another glaring capability gap, a long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). That is not to say this year’s LIMA will be absent of signs of progress. Barring unforeseen contingencies, the show is set to see the debut of Malaysia’s first Airbus A400M tactical transport. On 30 January, the nation’s first example conducted its maiden flight: a 90min sortie from Seville, Spain. The first of four “Atlas” airlifters on order for the air force, aircraft MSN22, is also the 16th production example of the A400M, from a 174-unit order book for eight nations. Airbus has previously outlined a schedule to deliver Kuala Lumpur’s lead example by the end of the first quarter of this year, with the aircraft to be operated by the air force’s 22 Sqn. The show website indicates that the aircraft will participate in the flying display at the show. More here: http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-procurement-questions-to-dominate-lima-show-409045/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlvinLvK 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 this year there will be A380 fly-pass right? though that's not really the main dish for the show (as this is the 2nd time), any idea around what time will the fly-pass takes place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) I am not sure if there will be an A380 flypast again this year. Edited March 11, 2015 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Hopefully they do, the A380 and the B-52. Looks like the J-10s will be in action for LIMA. Saw quite a number of unidentified aircraft doing rounds somewhere near Alor Setar. Could be related. I guess it should be a field day (or week) for spotters in Langkawi, with all types of aircraft coming in for the LIMA exhibition and aerial display rehearsals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) 2015 Lima Airshow Malaysia China's first female J-10 pilots make overseas debut http://english.cntv.cn/2015/03/12/VIDE1426110970629737.shtml#.VQJkaGp1Dyw.twitter Edited March 13, 2015 by xtemujin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Sascha, Dinner would be great! will be arriving in Langkawi on Sunday Morning. Hope to get more info on rehearsal timings. its 12.30PM according to the Air traffic controller schedule. Still a little bit disappointed by the last minute cancellation from the Russian knights. Edited March 13, 2015 by iwan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sascha 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2015 Spotters-Dinner:My proposal: Meet Thursday at 2000h in front of the Aquarium and looking for a restaurant in this area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2015 I will be at LIMA15 on Friday... day trip, fly in early morning, fly out at night... who will be at LGK on Friday 20th March? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites