BC Tam 2 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) ..... and unlike -MXA, -MPP is simply "Malaysian" anyway...mana ada sistem..."malaysian" on -MPP because it's not immediately obvious whether the "airline system" in much smaller font to bottom and right of the 'y' is reproduced in this retro version http://www.airliners.net/photo/Malaysian-Airline-System/Boeing-747-236B/2692313/L/&sid=cbd24fb166c1d8f938f4b95fe749fbc6 Edited March 29, 2016 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Suri 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 Yeah... the "Jawi" writings should be there too... what a miss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted March 30, 2016 "malaysian" on -MPP because it's not immediately obvious whether the "airline system" in much smaller font to bottom and right of the 'y' is reproduced in this retro version http://www.airliners.net/photo/Malaysian-Airline-System/Boeing-747-236B/2692313/L/&sid=cbd24fb166c1d8f938f4b95fe749fbc6 Font size 8 perhaps? This -MPP just reminds me of -MHK.... http://www.sbc.airliners.net/photo/Malaysian-Airline-System/Boeing-747-3H6M/2555639/L/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2016 but still puzzling why MAS with its 6 A380s of which 4 are only used for its LHR runs - do need to bring back a 744, even if its A380s are due for some "major" maintenance as the other 2 are for charters which can be adjusted or MAS do not undertake these charters when its whalejets are down for maintenance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) 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... When MAS was formed in 1972 after the split, the Malaysian Airline System in blue font and orange-red is the original livery. the deeper red cheatlines and red "malaysian" title came about as a revision to the original livery in the early 80s. The red is deeper and the white line between the red lines are narrower. The 747-200B came online in the early 80s and never adorned with the original blue font and orange-red livery, she wore the latest "malaysian" livery during her time of introduction into the fleet. 9M-MXA is wearing the original Malaysian Airline System livery of the 1970s. 9M-MPP is now wearing the Malaysian livery of the 1980s. Now we have all sorts of livery from old to new! Lets get the Malayan Airways and MSA livery into the party. Edited March 30, 2016 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony Koo 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2016 May I ask, what flight numbers is MPP posed to operate the A380 routes on and what months is she expected to operate? Reason I ask is so that I can book my next trip down to KUL! Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2016 Rumours from engineering div, -MPP is gonna release to service in 2-3 weeks time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2016 so after the A380 maintenance done. This plane will go back stored? or use for other route? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidC 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2016 After putting on the livery and i presume some "restoration" to the cabin, it wud be a waste if its send back to store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2016 It is costly to operate when compared to newer aircraft. Hopefully this "short stint" makes good publicity for MAB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Wonder what your average passenger would think of this ? If I'm not wrong, other airlines' retro campaigns have had old paintwork designs applied on new or newish airframes MH has instead applied it onto a plane that had been retired for years (infer neglect) but called back into active service Edited April 1, 2016 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaTan 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2016 not sure if passengers would be pleased with the retro interior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 1, 2016 After putting on the livery and i presume some "restoration" to the cabin, it wud be a waste if its send back to store. Its supposed to be a backup for the A380s - so I guess it will only be trotted out when necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony Koo 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2016 Its supposed to be a backup for the A380s - so I guess it will only be trotted out when necessary. So MPP will be the back up to the A380's then would it only operate on schedule during the A380 gone offline or is it going to be random? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) so after the A380 maintenance done. This plane will go back stored? or use for other route?Previous Hajj flight was operated by 777..since 777 is no longer in service i guess MPP will be flying hajj charter for this year as well for airports that cant handle A380.Just my wild speculation Edited April 1, 2016 by Yang Zulhilmi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja Singh 2 Report post Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) Another stupid decision. Paint the retro on the A380 would have got them world attention and publicity for the right reasons,Current scheme on A380 boring like hell. Why waste $$ painting a plane that's obsolete. Edited April 2, 2016 by jadivindra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najib Ramli 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 Previous Hajj flight was operated by 777..since 777 is no longer in service i guess MPP will be flying hajj charter for this year as well for airports that cant handle A380. Just my wild speculation Just saw a MH 777 parked near the MTB with Tabung Haji stickers on it...i guess they are still operating it for Hajj or Umrah charters, perhaps the 747 would be repurposed as such as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 If it's -MRM I don't they ever removed the stickers from the last time it was used on those charters. Saw it parked there last month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 Guess those 777s are earmarked for lease or sale to a new AOC holder in Malaysia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M. Sofian H. 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 MEDIA RELEASE Malaysia Airlines celebrates its place as Malaysias national carrier with the Boeing 747-400 Sepang, 5 April 2016 Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce the re-commissioning of our B747-400 aircraft inspired by the airlines original livery. The retro livery, on the super jumbo of its time, reflects the airline's long and illustrious history as the national carrier. The newly liveried aircraft, bringing the spirit of Malaysia Airlines's proud history to local communities, will be flying selected domestic destinations from April. The original livery features a retro logo, the Kelantan wau bulan or moon kite in a red circle represents a controlled flight giving an impression of movement. The wau bulan, which is Exclusively Malaysian, is also an expression of the many mythologies associated with the country. Paul Simmons, Chief Commercial Officer of Malaysia Airlines said, The Queen of the Skies will be making its debut with Malaysia Airlines soon to celebrate the airline's illustrious past as the nations flag bearer. The retro livery has proven to be a hit with our guests, and they will be able to spot the 1970 livery, this time on the B747. Moving forward, the retro livery aircraft will be used as an operational spare aircraft to be assigned on an ad hoc basis to destinations, as and when required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 :clapping:The newly liveried aircraft, bringing the spirit of Malaysia Airlines's proud history to local communities, will be flying selected domestic destinations from April Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 So which destinations and which flights? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M. Sofian H. 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 Proving flight 1. Penang 2. Sultan Mahmud Kuala Terengganu 3. Kuching 4. Kota Kinabalu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 Any specific dates and flight nos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites