Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted March 20, 2016 Very likely to be just Malaysian. The old "Malaysian Airline System" reflected the name of the old corporate entity but the trade name changed to just "Malaysia Airlines" in mid 80s. That trade name remained unchanged till today even though the corporate entity changed to Malaysia Airlines Berhad from Malaysian Airlines System Berhad. (Which is why I dont get it why many of you used the acronym MAB when referring to the airline rather than the corporate entity. The acronym for the airline till today should still be MAS as the trade name has remained unchanged despite the corporate structurings.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionel 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2016 i really love to see the retro 747!!! So excited to see MAS 747 back in action... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 20, 2016 (Which is why I dont get it why many of you used the acronym MAB when referring to the airline rather than the corporate entity. The acronym for the airline till today should still be MAS as the trade name has remained unchanged despite the corporate structurings.) I am not sure about the others. I use MAB to distinguish between the newco and the old (bankrupt) entity, so as not to confuse the discussions. As far as I know, the old company that was delisted from Bursa Malaysia was known as Malaysian Airline System Berhad. Here is the official delisting announcement: http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcements/1097073 By the way, maskargo's corporate identity is now MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted March 20, 2016 I understand that bit but virtually all diacussions and conversations talk about the same Malaysia Airlines airline; very few actually talk about matters pertaining to the corporate vehicles, past and present - unless one talks about financial performance, capital structure, contracts and agreements.... But a Malaysia Airlines 737 taking off is still a MAS aircraft taking off; just like one does not say it was an MASB 737 (Malaysian Airlines System Berhad) aircraft before the days of Malaysia Airlines Berhad. In short, MAS is still very much a valid, current acronym. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted March 20, 2016 (Which is why I dont get it why many of you used the acronym MAB when referring to the airline .....) Malaysia Airlines - B version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 21, 2016 While we are all excited about the retro livery on the B744, I wonder why MAB decided to spend so much money repainting the aircraft. Did they just do a D check? This indicates that the aircraft may return to service on a regular basis. Still wondering why a fleet of six A380s operating the double daily KUL-LHR route needs a seventh aircraft to maintain that service. Maybe it only has 5 serviceable aircraft. Maybe they are re-configuring the upper deck to economy plus cabin at the same time. Whatever the case is, there is more to this story that what is publicly disclosed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2016 I am not sure about the others. I use MAB to distinguish between the newco and the old (bankrupt) entity, so as not to confuse the discussions. As far as I know, the old company that was delisted from Bursa Malaysia was known as Malaysian Airline System Berhad. Here is the official delisting announcement: http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcements/1097073 By the way, maskargo's corporate identity is now MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd. Then MASwings changed to MABwings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted March 21, 2016 For a very personal reason, I'll refer to the old company as MAS and the new company as MAB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2016 flee, Don't forget about the charters, I saw a 380 operating to JED over the weekend with a MH60xx flight number, maybe that's what -MPP is going to be utilised for. I agree it's certainly odd reactivating a B744 and then going to the effort of repainting it in retro livery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 21, 2016 flee, Don't forget about the charters, I saw a 380 operating to JED over the weekend with a MH60xx flight number, maybe that's what -MPP is going to be utilised for. I agree it's certainly odd reactivating a B744 and then going to the effort of repainting it in retro livery. I think there is more chance that the charters will be operated by the A380 because the flights will be full. I think the B744 is more suitable for LHR as MH4 flights are seldom full - maybe they plan on putting more cargo on it, now that MAB is pulling the B744F from the maskargo fleet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2016 Me too, preference is for MAS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted March 22, 2016 Just to confirm - repainting looks like it is happening in SZB. The 744 silhouette seen outside KUL hangars by myself the other night could have been one of the now retired 74Fs.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Has MASKargo retired their 747-400Fs too? What the...? Edited March 22, 2016 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2016 Yes, the repainting of retro livery is in Hangar 2 Subang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 I thought they would have finished by now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 The plane can be seen from the main road. Anyone knows when it will depart Subang? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 Photo: Firdaus Sinichi Mansor what a beauty.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 Fantastic! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 I thought back then...the bottom was silver...or was it only on the A300? This one is greyish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 I thought back then...the bottom was silver...or was it only on the A300? This one is greyish? It was grey.. the silver thing if im not mistaken was the engines,according to this picture https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Malaysian_Airline_System_Airbus_A300_Martin-1.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 wow..so nice.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidC 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 She is sure a beauty, resplendant is her original colors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 It was grey.. the silver thing if im not mistaken was the engines,according to this picture https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Malaysian_Airline_System_Airbus_A300_Martin-1.jpg I see! Can we go back a little? Yellow and Black with Winged Tiger?...But MSA on the tail would be a problem wouldn't it??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 I see! Can we go back a little? Yellow and Black with Winged Tiger?...But MSA on the tail would be a problem wouldn't it??? Kenneth, only the 737-200 and DC-10-30 had chrome bellies. The A300, 742 and 743 had chrome finished engines.... I like the paint job. Only missing item is the islamic scripture, thought they had it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 That so-called "Islamic scripture" actually has zero religious connotation - it simply says " Sistem Penerbangan Malaysia" in jawi, and unlike -MXA, -MPP is simply "Malaysian" anyway...mana ada sistem... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites