CH Teo 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2016 http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/06/149679/kk-bound-malindo-flight-forced-land-kuching-due-bad-weather Sounds like a long diversion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddy Liew 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2016 http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/06/149679/kk-bound-malindo-flight-forced-land-kuching-due-bad-weather Sounds like a long diversion... This is the second time this has occurred. It is known that somehow Malindo prefers to divert to an airport it has scheduled flights to. The situation yesterday was Malindo MXD1004 9M-LNG made 2 attempts to land at BKI but aborted. At the first attempt the plane in front, AXM6354 landed. At the 2nd attempt, landing was aborted due to unstabilized descend around 500ft. After the pilots commenced go around they decided to divert to KCH (due to low fuel). BKI ATC (director) did advise Miri is available (Labuan should be full) and the pilots requested for weather at both MYY and KCH. After that they decided to go to Kuching at FL320. I guess it's company's policy to divert to somewhere Malindo has ground staffs? Anyway another flight, AXM5346 from KBR did report landing was at absolute minimum during their attempt. I heard 300ft. You can see playback at: https://www.flightradar24.com/2016-06-04/07:28/12x/AXM6354/9eae504 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pall 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2016 Always notice AirAsia guys make it most of the time during marginal weather. When they report landing was at absolute minimum while the rest diverted, seems obvious its either they push it below minima or they are damn good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 Ask them how much extra fuel they carry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 Ask them how much extra fuel they carry Ak is in compliance of minimum fuel requirements. Ak pilots could received more training on landing at minimum. Hence more competent to land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddy Liew 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 Ask them how much extra fuel they carry Enough to go back to KUL even if they landed at BKI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 Ak is in compliance of minimum fuel requirements. Ak pilots could received more training on landing at minimum. Hence more competent to land. Not sure if AK pilots are more skilled or if the fly by wire system is more responsive to pilot inputs. AK flights have skidded off the runways in East Malaysia and Brunei before. Maybe that is why they have decided to give them more training? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 Not sure if AK pilots are more skilled or if the fly by wire system is more responsive to pilot inputs. AK flights have skidded off the runways in East Malaysia and Brunei before. Maybe that is why they have decided to give them more training? Wind velocity is not constant. Wind gust could be above maximum allowable and is a risk of landing at maximum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmad M 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 All airlines will claim that safety comes first in any situation but it is also known that some companies are more Go minded than others.There should be no criticism for the decision taken by the Malindo pilots to go around and diverted. The fact that the aircraft ahead or behind manage to land should not be used to judge whether the Malindo pilots were right or not. Usually accidents or incidents only happen to those that push it to far rather than those who took the less risky option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 All airlines will claim that safety comes first in any situation but it is also known that some companies are more Go minded than others.There should be no criticism for the decision taken by the Malindo pilots to go around and diverted. The fact that the aircraft ahead or behind manage to land should not be used to judge whether the Malindo pilots were right or not. Usually accidents or incidents only happen to those that push it to far rather than those who took the less risky option. Well said, pilots should make decisions based on the capability of their equipment and personnel. They should not act outside the safety envelope pre-determined by their airline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 All airlines will claim that safety comes first in any situation but it is also known that some companies are more Go minded than others.There should be no criticism for the decision taken by the Malindo pilots to go around and diverted. The fact that the aircraft ahead or behind manage to land should not be used to judge whether the Malindo pilots were right or not. Usually accidents or incidents only happen to those that push it to far rather than those who took the less risky option. Well said, pilots should make decisions based on the capability of their equipment and personnel. They should not act outside the safety envelope pre-determined by their airline. Being commander in flight is never easy. Maybe for them, they preferred to divert to nearest available airport with support services rather than one that doesn't. AirAsia X diversion to Bali Airport recently was handled quite badly altough AirAsia Indonesia has certain level of operation there. Worst thing that could happened is the pilots insisted on landing at adverse weather and ended up crash landing like Air France Flight 358 or Air India Express 812. Miri might not the best airport to divert as it has a small apron, Sibu may not have support. Brunei might not good for diversion due to inclement weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 The correct decision is when everyone is safe, airplane in one piece. Anything else does not matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted June 8, 2016 "Divert to the nearest suitable alternate" The word suitable is always open to interpretation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 Malindo, Turkish Airlines team up to tap new markets Malindo Air has teamed up with Turkish Airlines to tap new markets as well as enable passengers to find connections easier when travelling between Asean and Europe. Malindo Air Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chandran Rama Muthy, said this on Friday interline partnership would make travel seamless from this region, reward frequent travellers on Malindo Air and offer passengers even more options when travelling to Turkey and beyond. "With the announcement of our partnership with Turkish Airlines, Malindo Air continues to expand our network, including more flights, more gateways and more destinations. "Malindo Air will provide another option for travel trade in Asean and to Australia. The success of this interline partnership will open doors for us to code-share with other suitable partners," he said. More: http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2016/06/17/malindo-turkish-airlines-team-up-to-tap-new-markets/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 What a coup! Congrats Malindo. So now can we expect more Malindo flights to Australia and more TK flights into KUL (from 2 daily at the moment)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 Interesting.. It wasn't supposed to be TK as far as I knew.. haha. Anyway, congrats Malindo. Agree Azizul, let's keep an eye on TK's future ops in KUL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Suri 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) So no need for OD to send their metals all the way to Europe (future Star Alliance members perhaps?)! MH-EK lesson learnt... Edited June 17, 2016 by J. Suri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 kudos to Malindo, they are having a steady growth without much media frenzies like AK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) If OD could code share domestic routes and provide seamless interline with foreign airlines e.g. EY, QR, KL, BA, CX, TG, KE, NH would be a win win for all. Edited June 18, 2016 by KK Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) This brand new B738 now donning the Batik Air Malaysia livery: Love the tail but not the title. I think it's just better to stick with the Malindo brand instead. Edited June 24, 2016 by Tamizi Hj Tamby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Teh 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 This brand new B738 now donning the Batik Air Malaysia livery: Love the tail but not the title. I think it's just better to stick with the Malindo brand instead. Alamak.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David.W 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 that round flag was shoe horned into the plane its horrible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cire 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 I think the livery at the rear of the plane is full of clarity as to the origin of the airline. However, little can be said for the wordings which looks like an after-thought. Wondered if the cabin crews' attire will have some batik infusion as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 This brand new B738 now donning the Batik Air Malaysia livery: Love the tail but not the title. I think it's just better to stick with the Malindo brand instead. Agreed. "Batik Air Malaysia" is such a long name to pronounce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Firdaus 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 Aiseiman..surely they could have hired some professional graphic designer to design a special font for 'Batik' rather than just use standard brush font right from the drop bar.. and the tail design is more songket than batik.. this is just plain ad-hoc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
