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They can make do with some ex-TAM A332 like what previously have done for India and China route to free up some A333 for other routes.

 

There is no second hand A333 with PW engines available now. A332 quite a plenty.

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They should seriously consider ex-SQ A333s if it is for the short term.

 

For the long term, they could lease A339neos from Aercap before placing some new orders for the permanent replacement of the A333 feet.

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MH is already committing to the A359, I don't see why they need another new type.

Yes agree. The 787 has similar capacity with current A333 which some are still relatively new. MAB has a habit of running their aircraft to ground before retiring them, like many other airlines. Also, financial commitment, 787 commands a premium price tag, I don't think MAB pot of gold is unlimited.....

 

Also, introducing another engine type/line would not be very financial wise.

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Yes agree. The 787 has similar capacity with current A333 which some are still relatively new. MAB has a habit of running their aircraft to ground before retiring them, like many other airlines. Also, financial commitment, 787 commands a premium price tag, I don't think MAB pot of gold is unlimited.....

 

Also, introducing another engine type/line would not be very financial wise.

Modern engine is reliable, airline only keep minimum spare parts. With real time monitoring, part is often replaced before breakdown. Besides, engine manufacturer could guarantee parts supply from regional center. Most mro, engineer are multi certified. Edited by KK Lee

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Modern engine is reliable, airline only keep minimum spare parts. With real time monitoring, part is often replaced before breakdown. Besides, engine manufacturer could guarantee parts supply from regional center. Most mro, engineer are multi certified.

MAB/MAS signed a agreement with PW for on-going support for PW4170, same for 737 fleet and A380 fleet. RR, GE and PW have assembly plants in Singapore thus so spare parts is a non-issue as they can get it from Singapore plants easily.

 

http://www.pw.utc.com/Press/Story/20140212-0300/2014/All%20Categories

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Modern engine is reliable, airline only keep minimum spare parts. With real time monitoring, part is often replaced before breakdown. Besides, engine manufacturer could guarantee parts supply from regional center. Most mro, engineer are multi certified.

MAB is a small airline - it is important to minimise on aircraft and engine types so that it can achieve some sort of economies of scale.

 

If you look at AK - they have kept their fleet to one aircraft (A320-216) and one engine (CFM56) type. This kind of practice keeps the inventory simple and it makes aircraft deployment flexible. Same with D7 and the A330/Rolls Royce combo.

 

I think MAB are trying to do the same - it is just that they have not finalised what they want for their wide body fleet of the future. Narrow body fleet will be B737Max.

Keeping the fleet simple means lower operational costs.

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MAB is a small airline - it is important to minimise on aircraft and engine types so that it can achieve some sort of economies of scale.

 

If you look at AK - they have kept their fleet to one aircraft (A320-216) and one engine (CFM56) type. This kind of practice keeps the inventory simple and it makes aircraft deployment flexible. Same with D7 and the A330/Rolls Royce combo.

 

I think MAB are trying to do the same - it is just that they have not finalised what they want for their wide body fleet of the future. Narrow body fleet will be B737Max.

Keeping the fleet simple means lower operational costs.

 

FSC business model is different from LCC. If yield is not maximize, the lowest engineering cost won't help the survival; is like putting the cart in front of the horse.

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At least MH please do something with your B738. Feel cramped, easily lost to your home competitor Malindo Air. 30' seat pitch below 2 hours flight time is bearable but more than that, I choose other carrier to fly with.

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FSC business model is different from LCC. If yield is not maximize, the lowest engineering cost won't help the survival; is like putting the cart in front of the horse.

Not at all - increasingly, FSCs are adopting more and more LCC tricks to manage the yields and overall profitability of the company. This covers measures introduced both on the cost side as well as the revenue side. E.g. EK is now considering many new charges to increase their revenue and yield after a disastrous drop in profits in 1H2016 - the new charges are very LCC like charges as well...

 

BTW, engineering cost is part of the equation when computing yield. So it is a very important element of cost when operating an airline, whether LCC or FSC.

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Not at all - increasingly, FSCs are adopting more and more LCC tricks to manage the yields and overall profitability of the company. This covers measures introduced both on the cost side as well as the revenue side. E.g. EK is now considering many new charges to increase their revenue and yield after a disastrous drop in profits in 1H2016 - the new charges are very LCC like charges as well...

 

BTW, engineering cost is part of the equation when computing yield. So it is a very important element of cost when operating an airline, whether LCC or FSC.

 

MAB current business model is unlikely to generate sustainable profit. If FY ATR72-600 fiasco is any indication, we could expect more juicy news ahead.

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Malaysia Airlines resumes 2nd daily KLIA – Shanghai flight in S17

 

Malaysia Airlines at the launch of summer 2017 schedule plans to resume 2nd daily rotation on Kuala Lumpur – Shanghai Pu Dong route, announced by the airline last month.

The 2nd daily MH386/387 will be operated by Boeing 737-800, effective 26MAR17.

Reservation for this 737 service will be gradually available to book.

 

MH388 KUL0855 – 1415PVG 333 D
MH386 KUL1950 – 0110+1PVG 738 D

 

MH387 PVG0215 – 0815KUL 738 D
MH389 PVG1525 – 2045KUL 333 D

 

http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270327/malaysia-airlines-resumes-2nd-daily-klia-shanghai-flight-in-s17/

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Malaysia Airlines resumes 2nd daily KLIA – Shanghai flight in S17

 

Malaysia Airlines at the launch of summer 2017 schedule plans to resume 2nd daily rotation on Kuala Lumpur – Shanghai Pu Dong route, announced by the airline last month.

The 2nd daily MH386/387 will be operated by Boeing 737-800, effective 26MAR17.

Reservation for this 737 service will be gradually available to book.

 

MH388 KUL0855 – 1415PVG 333 D

MH386 KUL1950 – 0110+1PVG 738 D

 

MH387 PVG0215 – 0815KUL 738 D

MH389 PVG1525 – 2045KUL 333 D

 

http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270327/malaysia-airlines-resumes-2nd-daily-klia-shanghai-flight-in-s17/

 

The MH 386 flight should be done at midnight at 0140

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3 more Chinese routes loaded into the GDS. Per routesonline, the following flights have been added:

 

eff 13JUN17 Kuala Lumpur – Nanjing 3 weekly

MH532 KUL1705 – 2230NKG 738 247
MH533 NKG2335 – 0520+1KUL 738 247

eff 20JUN17 Kuala Lumpur – Wuhan 3 weekly
MH515 KUL1835 – 0005+1WUH 738 246
MH516 WUH0105 – 0635KUL 738 357

eff 26JUN17 Kuala Lumpur – Fuzhou 3 weekly
MH358 KUL1005 – 1445FOC 738 135
MH359 FOC1545 – 2040KUL 738 135

 

Am I the only one who is OCD on how MH numbers its flights? Do they just spin the wheel and see what number it lands on? :p Isn't China/Taiwan in the MH3xx series?

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Dont think these routes should be scheduled, seasonal yes but all year round NO.

Edited by jahur

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3 more Chinese routes loaded into the GDS. Per routesonline, the following flights have been added:

 

eff 13JUN17 Kuala Lumpur – Nanjing 3 weekly

MH532 KUL1705 – 2230NKG 738 247

MH533 NKG2335 – 0520+1KUL 738 247

 

eff 20JUN17 Kuala Lumpur – Wuhan 3 weekly

MH515 KUL1835 – 0005+1WUH 738 246

MH516 WUH0105 – 0635KUL 738 357

 

eff 26JUN17 Kuala Lumpur – Fuzhou 3 weekly

MH358 KUL1005 – 1445FOC 738 135

MH359 FOC1545 – 2040KUL 738 135

 

Am I the only one who is OCD on how MH numbers its flights? Do they just spin the wheel and see what number it lands on? :p Isn't China/Taiwan in the MH3xx series?

 

It seems MH is to discontinue WUH from Winter 2017.

Edited by KK Lee

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It seems MH is to discontinue WUH from Winter 2017.

Probably not loaded for Winter 2017 yet (or maybe it's a summer seasonal destination). WUH/FOC/HGH aren't loaded for Winter (yet?).

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3 more Chinese routes loaded into the GDS. Per routesonline, the following flights have been added:

 

eff 13JUN17 Kuala Lumpur Nanjing 3 weekly

MH532 KUL1705 2230NKG 738 247

MH533 NKG2335 0520+1KUL 738 247

 

eff 20JUN17 Kuala Lumpur Wuhan 3 weekly

MH515 KUL1835 0005+1WUH 738 246

MH516 WUH0105 0635KUL 738 357

 

eff 26JUN17 Kuala Lumpur Fuzhou 3 weekly

MH358 KUL1005 1445FOC 738 135

MH359 FOC1545 2040KUL 738 135

 

Am I the only one who is OCD on how MH numbers its flights? Do they just spin the wheel and see what number it lands on? :p Isn't China/Taiwan in the MH3xx series?

Good grief, the night flight to Nanjing and Wuhan Edited by JuliusWong

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Good grief, the night flight to Nanjing and Wuhan

 

B738 utilization is at peak on the day to cater for domestic routes. Good to see these flying rather than sitting idle at terminal during the night.

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B738 utilization is at peak on the day to cater for domestic routes. Good to see these flying rather than sitting idle at terminal during the night.

That's true, I would not expect the crew to serve meals too on these flightas it is late night. Breakfast on return leg maybe. Does MH gives out vanity kits for red eyes flight nowadays?

 

With MH returning few B737NG to lessor this year, the utilisation for 737 fleet will go higher.

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