JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2015 It's about time! XAA brought me back home from Busan two years back and the age of the cabin is really showing. Cabin lights are already yellowish in colour Hehe! The cabin light are from first A330 generation, must be using those light diode instead of LED (??) we see nowadays on most newer aircraft. Note that she is cn 054, even older than Malaysia Airlines's first A330 (cn067) 9M-MKA which is now Coke cans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted October 1, 2015 Tom, seems like your prediction is correct. 9M-XBA is indeed replacing 9M-XAA based on latest CAPA report. Goodbye old EI bird, you have served D7 well, especially with OOL launching back in 2007!! D7 first destination! I was on that flight! Travelled with A.Net's Airpearl which was unplanned. Met Uncle Tony and Kamarudin Meranun in person. Then got to rub shoulders with Azran aboard. Such happy memories on that special flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2015 Air Asia Malaysia A320-216 cn3610 9M-AJW ex-Indonesia AirAsia PK-AXA transferred to mother company. On side note, Indonesia AirAsia will cease to exist, merging into Indonesia AirAsia Extra in order for latter to retain its Indonesia AOC. Some IAA A320 will be transferred back to parent company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2015 -XXG which is one of the A333's on lease to PIA was damaged in a ground accident at Karachi last month when a loader collided with the fuselage near the front cargo door, puncturing the skin. A quick check on FR24 reveals that the aircraft hasn't flown in some time either. Does -AJW still wear the Chevrolet SPirit of INdonesia livery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2015 I'm also led to believe that PK-AXK will transfer across and take up the rego 9M-AJV. As a side note, does AK have anymore factory fresh A320CEO's on order? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2015 As a side note, does AK have anymore factory fresh A320CEO's on order? 5 CEOs p.a. slated for delivery in 2015 and 2016. 4 NEO deliveries are expected in 2016 - making a total of 9 new aircraft. Source: Slide 19 http://www.airasia.com/docs/common-docs/investor-relations/aa_2q15_analyst_presentation.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2015 Does -AJW still wear the Chevrolet SPirit of INdonesia livery? Unlikely as this aircraft was stored for a while, most likely for repainting. Skyliner reports: Airbus A320 -216 3610 9M-AJW AirAsia first in svc 27sep15 KUL-JHB-KUL ex PK-AXA So it looks like Indonesia Airasia's fleet will shrink to 22 aircraft officially, with two aircraft returned to AK and five aircraft taken up by XT. XT needs those aircraft in order to comply with Indonesia's civil aviation regulations. It looks like both QZ and XT will be going to have a really tough Q4 2015 and also a tough 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2015 Airfleets are showing 9M-AJT as having left the fleet and FR24 doesn't show it flying since arriving into KL on the 30/9 from TWU. -AJT was originally destined for I5 as VT-ATD but was ntu. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 8, 2015 HS-XTE / F-WWYI Thai AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 - cn 1619 delivery 08oct15 TLS-DMK Looks like XBA will not be coming... Some conflicting info. From skyliner: Airbus A330 -343 1643 HS-XTE ex F-WWKM Thai AirAsia X Photo shows F-WWYI https://www.flickr.com/photos/128466863@N04/21655673118/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Looks like XBA will not be coming... Some conflicting info. From skyliner: Airbus A330 -343 1643 HS-XTE ex F-WWKM Thai AirAsia X Photo shows F-WWYI https://www.flickr.com/photos/128466863@N04/21655673118/ According to planespotters.net, cn1619 is AirAsia X ntu, now going to Thai AirAsia X as HS-XTE. Delivery date was yesterday 8/OCT/2015 Pity though, she was supposed to get the name "Poetic Xcellence" Edited October 9, 2015 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Pity though, she was supposed to get the name "Poetic Xcellence" If you look at that flickr photo that I linked, they just changed the sticker for the Malaysia flag to that of Thailand. The name is still on the nose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 There are photos on flickr showing cn 1619 as -XBA taken just 3 days ago. Interesting.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 There are photos on flickr showing cn 1619 as -XBA taken just 3 days ago. Interesting.. Yes indeed. My spotters friend in Thailand has spotted her having her rest at DMK gate. Unlikely as this aircraft was stored for a while, most likely for repainting. Skyliner reports: Airbus A320 -216 3610 9M-AJW AirAsia first in svc 27sep15 KUL-JHB-KUL ex PK-AXA So it looks like Indonesia Airasia's fleet will shrink to 22 aircraft officially, with two aircraft returned to AK and five aircraft taken up by XT. XT needs those aircraft in order to comply with Indonesia's civil aviation regulations. It looks like both QZ and XT will be going to have a really tough Q4 2015 and also a tough 2016. Coincidentally, my mum came into KUL from BWN last Friday on board 9M-AJW. The plane looked brand new and was properly cleaned up before handling back to AirAsia Malaysia. It has now the latest "airasia.com" livery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 16, 2015 AirAsia Japan Airbus A320-216(WL) MSN 6702 Reg: JA01DJ Delivered: 14-10-2015 AirAsia India Airbus A320-216 MSN 4346 Reg: VT-APJ Transferred from Indonesia AirAsia Reg: PK-AXL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Anyone knows the route taken by AirAsia for delivery flights (A320)? Where do they usually have stops on the way to KL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Anyone knows the route taken by AirAsia for delivery flights (A320)? Where do they usually have stops on the way to KL? Toulouse- Sharjah- Kuala Lumpur usually. Occasionally Cairo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Anyone knows the route taken by AirAsia for delivery flights (A320)? Where do they usually have stops on the way to KL? Lately the delivery flights are routed TLS-DWC-KUL. Interesting routing for the first Airasia Japan delivery flight: TLS-CAI-MCT-RGN-NGO Perhaps this route was chosen because the aircraft does not have ETOPS certification. Edited October 20, 2015 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Toulouse- Sharjah- Kuala Lumpur usually. Occasionally Cairo. Lately the delivery flights are routed TLS-DWC-KUL. Interesting routing for the first Airasia Japan delivery flight: TLS-CAI-MCT-RGN-NGO Perhaps this route was chosen because the aircraft does not have ETOPS certification. Thank you was wondering where they usually stop because the A320 doesn't have the range for a direct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 was wondering where they usually stop because the A320 doesn't have the range for a direct. The planes will be quite light since there are only a few staff on board - so the range will be longer as it can carry more fuel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 29, 2015 Yes, they do since B738 fleet is now more than B739ER. Their latest delivery, 9M-LNV, is also a B738. They may be finding that the B738 is a more suitable aircraft than the B739 for their routes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2015 AirAsia Group doing some A320 fleet reshuffling. Airbus A320 -216 MSN4098 HS-BBS Thai AirAsia Ferried and re-registered 30 Oct 2015 KUL-DMK ex 9M-AHW Airbus A320 -216 MSN4346 VT-APJ AirAsia India Ferried and re-registered 27 Oct 2015 HYD-BLR ex PK-AXL At the same time.... Airbus A320 -216 MSN 2926 AP-BLY Pakistan International Airlines 30 Oct 2015 ex 9M-AFL (wet lease) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 9M-XAA should be end of lease by now right? Have not seen it flying for awhile now and not seen sitting in Klia. Any idea ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) 9M-XAA should be end of lease by now right? Have not seen it flying for awhile now and not seen sitting in Klia. Any idea ? She seems to be out of action since her return flight from Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) D7377 on 27/SEPT/2015. Mind be over in Manila or Singapore for post-lease refurbishment. According to Kahala Aviation's press release, she is destined for scrapyeard. http://kahalaaviation.com/press_releases.html Malindo Air Receives 15th Boeing Jet SUBANG, 29 OCT 2015 – Malindo Air, the Airline of the Year in Passenger category as ranked at KLIA Awards 2014, received its 15th Boeing aircraft yesterday as the aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-LNV, arrived at Subang Skypark from Seattle, USA. The new addition brings the airline’s fleet size to 26, including 11 ATR turboprop aircraft. The new aircraft will be operated on regional routes as the airline focuses on progressively expanding its route network internationally this year. The airline is also expected to take delivery of its 16th Boeing jet next month, closing the year on a high note alongside new route announcements to Australia, China, and further points of Asia. More info: http://www.gayatravel.com.my/malindo-air-receives-15th-boeing-jet/ Edited November 2, 2015 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 10, 2015 Airbus A320 -216 MSN 2926 AP-BLY Pakistan International Airlines 30 Oct 2015 ex 9M-AFL (wet lease) This aircraft is now transferred to Asia Aviation Capital, the leasing arm of the Airasia Group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2015 According to flightradar24 Lion Air 737-8 PK-LPL just landed at KUL direct from Honolulu at 03.30 local. Wondering why delivery flight was to KUL. Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
