JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2016 Is it me or those wings looks really flimsy with those huge engines hang on it?? Those CFM Leap-1A looks like on steroid.... Meanwhile on a side note, AirAsia X A340-313X 9M-XAC might have found a new owner: Airbus A340-313 MSN 278 D-AAAM Lufthansa Technik ferried 28 July 2016 SZW-HAM, All white. ex 9M-XAC First A330-300 P2F ex Malaysia Airlines has been registered too. Airbus A330-322(F) 116 D-AAEA EAT Leipzig G-reg cancelled 18 July 2016 during P2F-conversion at DRS ex G-CIOH, 9M-MKI https://www.flickr.com/photos/rexrsph/27882780925/ Source: http://www.skyliner-aviation.de/regdb.main?LC=nav4&page=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2016 CFM LEAP-1A is big but PW1100 GTF engine diameters is even bigger than CFM. Looking at the ground clearance, Future A320 is still capable for bigger High Bypass engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2016 Will the A330-300 P2F cannibalise A330F. Sure it is cheaper. Lets see how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 1, 2016 Will the A330-300 P2F cannibalise A330F. Sure it is cheaper. Lets see how it goes. Might be costly due to the "double-chin" procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2016 Looking forward to see those AK NEOs. The A333 P2Fs will have double chins too? Thought they were not going for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2016 But the 330F is based on A330-200 right. The p2f will surely have more load. Whatever it is, the second hand value of A333 will be better when they have options what to do with it, scrap it or punch a whole and make it a freighter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 1, 2016 Looking forward to see those AK NEOs. The A333 P2Fs will have double chins too? Thought they were not going for that. Yes, looking forward to the NEO delivery - should be here before the end of the month. A330 P2Fs will not have that conversion as it makes it uneconomic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2016 With the introduction of B787, A350 and soon A330neo, the used market will soon be flooded with many A330. Recently TAM, Emirates and Vitenam Airlines have been off loading some A330 into the market. According to Airbus, both A330-200P2F and A330-300P2F are offered. "According to EADS EFW, the A330P2F contemplates the conversion of both Airbus A330 variants: the A330-200P2F, suitable for express freight carrier operations given its high volumetric payload capabilities with lower-density cargo, and the larger A330-300P2F, devised for those operators in need of higher-density freight and longer range performance characteristics." Source The A330-300P2F will carry up to 60 metric tonnes over a distance of 2,200 nautical miles, or 61 tonnes to a range of 3,600 nautical miles for the higher MTOW (maximum takeoff weight) variants. The A330-200P2F has a payload capacity of up to 59 tonnes on ranges to 4,000 nautical miles. Source Only factor which express courier/ cargo airlines will look at P2F is the relatively low cost of acquisition compared to a new A330-200F. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2016 AirAsia removed one A320-216 from service. 9M-AJO (MSN 6149) undergone air test on 4th Aug 2016, to to delivered to Azur Aviation as F-WTDN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 6, 2016 AirAsia removed one A320-216 from service. 9M-AJO (MSN 6149) undergone air test on 4th Aug 2016, to to delivered to Azur Aviation as F-WTDN. Hmmmm... a very new frame to be leaving the AK fleet. I wonder if it is sold or leased to Azur Aviation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2016 9M-CJG Bombardier Global Express is being sold by Caterham Jet to AirAsia for US$10 million. Caterham Jet paid US$24 million for it in July 2012. That is a lot of depreciation! Bursa announcement below: AirAsia Berhad (“AAB” or the “Company”) wishes to announce that it has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA” or the Agreement”) with Caterhamjet Global Ltd (“CJG”) on 21 June 2016 for the acquisition of one (1) unit of Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express 9M-CJG (“Global Express” or the “Aircraft”) for a cash consideration of USD10 million (“Transaction”) subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement with the purchase price to be satisfied by cash from the Company’s internally available funds. Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 This one is headed for Azur Aviation too - 9M-AJR MSN 6215, another newish frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Thank you flee for the update. Apparently both 9M-AJO and 9M-AJR are moving to Azur Aviation, an active ACMI operatior. With these two additions, AirAsia has sold four A320-216. 9M-AHC MSN 3261 Sold to Alpha Star as HZ-A15, back in Aug 2014 9M-AJO MSN 6149 Sold to Azur Aviation as F-WTDN 9M-AJR MSN 6215 Sold to Azur Aviation as F-WTDL 9M-AJU MSN 6492 Sold to China West Air as B-8643, back in June 2016 (less than a year in AirAsia operation) Edited August 8, 2016 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 They must have gotten a good price for these frames - and they are clearing the decks for the NEOs that are coming in soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 9M-AJQ & 9M-AJL is being on sale / sold. 9M-AFA being De-Rego in XSP for AAI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Apprentice no more... Based on rego those are rather new frames, no? Edited August 8, 2016 by Waiping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Apprentice no more... Based on rego those are rather new frames, no? Yeah, lucky I shot a few more of AFA a couple of months ago! I think one of the reasons why AK sold those newish frames is to cut their borrowings. The will need to finance the new NEOs. They are also managing capacity in a disciplined manner. Edited August 8, 2016 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 From Skyliner: Airbus A320-216 MSN 6149 Reg:B-8732 Lucky Air delivery 08aug16 KUL-TSN ex 9M-AJO Airbus A330-301 MSN 54 Reg:9M-XAA AirAsia X ferried 07aug16 KUL-KIX-HNL on return to lessor ex N54AN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Thank you Adrian and flee for updates. Finally 9M-XAA is leaving for good after sitting at LCCT KL for past few months without any assignment. Farewell to the old lady, she deserved her retirement. Good to see AirAsia drawing down their A320ceo for neo's arrival. Those A320 with 9M-AF* registration must have paid off by itself since they are the first batch, while 9M-AJ* are still being paid off, thus selling off to lower debt gearing. A bit of history: Back in March 2005, AirAsia signed an agreement for 60 firm A320 with 40 option to replace the ageing Boeing 737 fleet. Slightly a decade after, they have 175 A320ceo in operation; have 300 A320neo and 100 A321neo on order. Phenomenal! The 2005 deal sparked off LCCs revolution in Asia, notably Indigo (which since trumped AirAsia order), Jetstar, tigerair, Vietjetair, and others. Also, Airbus continuous dominance in Asia LCC is partially due to AirAsia. Official Photo of AirAsia first A320ceo (9M-AFA) during handover ceremony back in 2005. Source Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Good to see AirAsia drawing down their A320ceo for neo's arrival. Those A320 with 9M-AF* registration must have paid off by itself since they are the first batch, while 9M-AJ* are still being paid off, thus selling off to lower debt gearing. A bit of history: Back in March 2005, AirAsia signed an agreement for 60 firm A320 with 40 option to replace the ageing Boeing 737 fleet. Slightly a decade after, they have 175 A320ceo in operation; have 300 A320neo and 100 A321neo on order. Phenomenal! Yes, I would imagine that an aircraft the age of 9M-AFA is now fully paid for - so no more finance payments. Just fit some new Mirus Hawk seats, refurbish the cabin and it is as good as new. With oil prices still low, the fuel burn disadvantage is not as great, especially on short sectors. When Airasia made its mega order at the 2011 Paris Air Show, many "analysts" wonder what they were going to do with so many planes. We now have an answer - AAC. By managing its fleet prudently, they have turned those big orders into an asset that can be monetised as and when required. Bye bye, 9M-AFA. Lets see what emerges when it is inducted into I5's fleet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Farewell Foxtrot Alpha, and we thank you for your service.To November Echo Alpha, we are looking forward for your arrival in Malaysia! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 9M-AJQ & 9M-AJL is being on sale / sold. 9M-AFA being De-Rego in XSP for AAI. [/quote Caught AFA coming back from XSP on Sunday. No change in dress and reg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 12, 2016 Latest update for Airasia's A320Neo Airbus A320-251n - MSN 7150 Test Reg:F-WWBN Reg:9M-AGA Airbus A320-251n - MSN 7195 Reg:HS-BBX Airbus A320-251n - MSN 7236 Test Reg:D-AXAA Reg:9M-NEO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 13, 2016 Farewell 9M-XAA: http://hnlrarebirds.blogspot.my/2016/08/airaisa-xs-9m-xaa.html It flew this route back to the lessors - KUL-KIX-HNL-AVW Interesting to see it do a simulation of their upcoming new route to HNL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2016 Thank you flee for the update. Apparently both 9M-AJO and 9M-AJR are moving to Azur Aviation, an active ACMI operatior. With these two additions, AirAsia has sold four A320-216. 9M-AHC MSN 3261 Sold to Alpha Star as HZ-A15, back in Aug 2014 9M-AJO MSN 6149 Sold to Azur Aviation as F-WTDN 9M-AJR MSN 6215 Sold to Azur Aviation as F-WTDL 9M-AJU MSN 6492 Sold to China West Air as B-8643, back in June 2016 (less than a year in AirAsia operation) Update: 9M-AJR is now B-8655 with China's GX Airlines. First A320 for the airline. Source: Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
