Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted June 2, 2016 Not that with five aircraft the fleet is stretched to do the LHR runs. Barring long delays and tech issues, three is sufficient to do the two daily LHR flights. Which leaves an extra aircraft or two as spare or to do the Umrah runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2016 https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airports/3005 Bangladesh inspected 9M-MPP with the possibility of leasing it... My apologies, the link is wrong. Copied the text from "ch-aviation". Here it is... Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG, Dhaka) has approached Malaysia Airlines (MH, Kuala Lumpur Int'l) over the proposed use of its B747-400 for the upcoming Hajj season which starts in late August. Biman Chairman, Air Marshal Enamul Bari (retd), told the Dhaka Tribune that his airline recently carried out an inspection of 9M-MPP (msn 29900) with a view to using it for Hajj charters. Though mothballed in the past, the aircraft was recently reactivated to cover Kuala Lumpur Int'l-London Heathrow flights when the Malaysian carrier's six A380-800s began undergoing heavy maintenance earlier this quarter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted June 2, 2016 https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airports/3005 Bangladesh inspected 9M-MPP with the possibility of leasing it... My apologies, the link is wrong. Copied the text from "ch-aviation". Here it is... Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG, Dhaka) has approached Malaysia Airlines (MH, Kuala Lumpur Int'l) over the proposed use of its B747-400 for the upcoming Hajj season which starts in late August. Biman Chairman, Air Marshal Enamul Bari (retd), told the Dhaka Tribune that his airline recently carried out an inspection of 9M-MPP (msn 29900) with a view to using it for Hajj charters. Though mothballed in the past, the aircraft was recently reactivated to cover Kuala Lumpur Int'l-London Heathrow flights when the Malaysian carrier's six A380-800s began undergoing heavy maintenance earlier this quarter. Oh cr@p... does it mean the retro livery is going to be short-lived Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 2, 2016 Oh cr@p... does it mean the retro livery is going to be short-lived You can live in hope they do not see economic sense in repainting the bird just for the one or two months duration of the Hajj runs Just look at 9M-MXA - still in her red outfit nowadays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Maybe the words from the grapevine that we heard before this were true in some ways or another? Surely CM would not approve of such wasteful decision Edited June 3, 2016 by Mulyadir Fitri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 Unconfirmed report that MPP has been sold and will be flown to SIN soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 So all the retro painting huhas is just a very wasted excercise. Papentah MAB kelaut sokmo. Well at least now 1 B744 less to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 So who benwfitted the most in this repainting job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 So who benwfitted the most in this repainting job? Maybe those who are churning out 1:400 and 1:200 diecasts ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrazmoor 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) well.. maybe with the new painting and lil bit of promo it did help them to sell MPP... :D Edited June 18, 2016 by nrazmoor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 Sold? Darn. Well hope it was a good shortlived publicity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 So, what will then be the back up aircraft when the dugongs go in for rehab ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 Sold and leaseback? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 well another several millions wasted and down the drain - for painting and bringing back the 744 to flyging conditions. Just like what the same old MAS would do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 well another several millions wasted and down the drain - for painting and bringing back the 744 to flyging conditions. Just like what the same old MAS would do. It takes a few generations to change a culture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 It takes a few generations to change a culture. Not really, for some forward looking cultures in the world such as those in the West. It is a lot faster. For others, yes, it will take generations. Unconfirmed report that MPP has been sold and will be flown to SIN soon. Probably turning her to a BCF or BDSF.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Probably turning her to a BCF or BDSF.... SQ Cargo are retiring their B744Fs - 2 this year - so I wonder if there is any demand for more B744 cargo planes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) SQ Cargo are retiring their B744Fs - 2 this year - so I wonder if there is any demand for more B744 cargo planes. Prolly just purchased it and dismantle her to spares... The market for 748F and 77F have also been reduced substantially, with the current state of global economy Edited June 19, 2016 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 well another several millions wasted and down the drain - for painting and bringing back the 744 to flyging conditions. Just like what the same old MAS would do. this is nothing new with MAS by now, while passengers are being fed lousy food they are spending money on new uniforms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tan Guan Ming 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 Unconfirmed report that MPP has been sold and will be flown to SIN soon. Any rough gauge of when will it be flown to SIN if the rumor is true? Paya Lebar or Changi? MAS 777 came into Paya Lebar before flying back to her lessor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaymondT 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2016 this is nothing new with MAS by now, while passengers are being fed lousy food they are spending money on new uniforms I was just on MH from KUL to LHR on J and was I absolutely disappointed with the food provided on board. I rather pay for an AirAsia nasi lemak than to eat what I was served. It was extremely horrible dining experience. Didn't helped that I had a connecting BA flight on J, and the food on that was on a whole new higher category and level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony Koo 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2016 There's a rumor going around that MPP will depart end of this month for good, anyone heard further updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David.W 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2016 money burnt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2016 9M-MPP departing KLIA for Jakarta on June 30th. New owner is the burung helang ekspres people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 28, 2016 9M-MPP departing KLIA for Jakarta on June 30th. New owner is the burung helang ekspres people.The same Eaglexpressair Charter which was accused of difficulties in paying employees ?! http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=17125&page=7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites