Md Amer 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 Spotting Log 5/3/2017 9M-AQQ off to Bintulu 9M-MLU 9M-AQG was based in KCH Hub earlier Guess who was flying this thing? Spotting Log 9/3/2017 9M-AQD PK-TXZ 9M-AGB 9M-AQH based in Kuching for now. AK likes to send old special liveries instead of those new special ones to be based in Kuching, or no special at all. Nice picture.. some picture got good lighting.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Firdaus 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2017 Great pictures from KCH with its distinguish grey overcast sky, btw how many AK equipment are based in KCH currently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Lo JK 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2017 Great pictures from KCH with its distinguish grey overcast sky, btw how many AK equipment are based in KCH currently? Basically, only 4 equipment are based in KCH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Lo JK 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2017 Just some shots of terminal. Taken 19/3/2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Firdaus 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2017 'China Express Airline will make Kuching as its South East Asia hub; Beijing Glory shall manage two SEDC hotels – Damai Puri and Grand Margherita – in Kuching; there will be increasing connectivity for Chinese, Korean and Japanese tourism markets; Beijing Glory will take over management of some tourism destinations such as Bako and Mulu National Park; there will be rebranding of SEDC’s Sarawak Plaza' ..an extraction from a local newspaper. For full report check out http://www.theborneopost.com/2017/03/21/abang-johari-makes-first-visit-to-china-as-cm/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 21, 2017 'China Express Airline will make Kuching as its South East Asia hub; Beijing Glory shall manage two SEDC hotels – Damai Puri and Grand Margherita – in Kuching; there will be increasing connectivity for Chinese, Korean and Japanese tourism markets; Beijing Glory will take over management of some tourism destinations such as Bako and Mulu National Park; there will be rebranding of SEDC’s Sarawak Plaza' ..an extraction from a local newspaper. For full report check out http://www.theborneopost.com/2017/03/21/abang-johari-makes-first-visit-to-china-as-cm/ This looks like a more comprehensive effort, rather just mounting flights and expect the local government to do something. If they are managing the tourist spots as well as hotels, a complete package could then be offered to target customers. That is if they get what they wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2017 Feels like we have been "sold"...does this mean less job opportunities for locals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szesyn 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Just some shots of terminal. Taken 19/3/2017 I thought it's odd that at KCH airport, there is huge billboard advertising Malacca and get this, there's no direct flight there from KCH! Maybe I am a tat too Sarawakian but I'd rather see another Sarawakian town or city advertised or at least one that has direct flights to Kuching. That said, perhaps we can learn something from the aggressive way the Malacca government is advertising the city. Edited March 23, 2017 by szesyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 There seem to be an issue - a disabled aircraft on the runway at approx 1100 hrs today : at least 6 arrivals put on hold . Anyone has details? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 There seem to be an issue - a disabled aircraft on the runway at approx 1100 hrs today : at least 6 arrivals put on hold . Anyone has details? AK5205. Wasn't monitoring ATC at the time so no details on what the problem was. KCH-PNK route has just been launched with the first flight taking off on 5th June. A dummy booking showed a fare of RM165 as opposed to Xpressair offering RM720 on the same date. This could spell the end of Xpressair in Kuching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Firdaus 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 AK5205. Wasn't monitoring ATC at the time so no details on what the problem was. KCH-PNK route has just been launched with the first flight taking off on 5th June. A dummy booking showed a fare of RM165 as opposed to Xpressair offering RM720 on the same date. This could spell the end of Xpressair in Kuching. This is actually a great news. Perhaps AK could plan more direct international flights from KCH to several other destinations to include BPN, SUB, HLP or even DPS and UPG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Perhaps AK could plan more direct international flights from KCH to several other destinations to include BPN, SUB, HLP or even DPS and UPG. No demand bro. But no harm dreaming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 This is actually a great news. Perhaps AK could plan more direct international flights from KCH to several other destinations to include BPN, SUB, HLP or even DPS and UPG. If you say DPS only during holiday seasons then I guess it would be feasible. Otherwise we know very well what's gonna happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2017 Spotting log on 19 March 2017 PART I AirAsia Airbus A320-251N 9M-AGA arriving from KUL. Then Malaysia Airlines Berhad Boeing 737-8H6(WL) 9M-MXV taxing to holding point Alpha 1 for Rwy 25 departure. We managed to get wave from the captain as seen in the picture. One of MH famous Troll Master B738 taxing past us to Alpha 1 also. Didnt managed to get the captain of 9M-MLJ to wave at us. 9M-MLJ holding short at holding point Alpha 1 while waiting for Malindo's arrival from KUL. And here is Malindo Air Boeing 737-8GP(WL) with registration 9M-LNC just landed.. Finally 9M-MLJ ready for line-up. Next 9M-AGA taxing to Alpha 1 for departure to KUL after a quick turnaround at WBGG. To be continued...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2017 Spotting Log 19 March 2017 PART II Next come another Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8H6(WL) with registration 9M-MXI. AirAsia Airbus A320-216 9M-AQE arrives. Turn out this particular aircraft 9M-AQE will be my ride to KUL 5 days later. MASwings Sdn Bhd ATR 72-500 (ATR-72-212A) 9M-MWJ 'Libaran' Next Malindo Air Boeing 737-8GP(WL) 9M-LNC taxy to holding point Alpha 1 for departure to KUL. Would prefer the Malindo Air logo on the tail instead of batik design. Next comes Xpress Air Boeing 737-322 PK-TXI taxy to Alpha 1 for a short hop to Pontianak. Captain Andy Law and FO Syafiqah Bisnu in the flight deck of AirAsia Airbus A320-216(SL) 9M-AQQ for a flight to KUL. FO Syafiqah was previously on MASwings ATR fleet. While they taxy to Alpha 1, this Layang-Layang Aerospace N22C Nomad 9M-LLB lands. After the NOMAD vacated via Bravo, Captain Andy line-up the aircraft on the runway and prepares for take-off. Next 9M-MXI taxy to holding point Alpha for intersection departure Runway 25. While 9M-MXI waits at holding point Alpha, Capt Aizuddin came in via VOR Z approach. Touchdown! And apply reverse thrust to slow the plane down Then AirAsia Airbus A320-216 9M-AQE departs for Bintulu from runway 07. Gears up! A while later AirAsia Airbus A320-216 9M-AQH "100th Awesome Plane" livery arrives ~The End~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2017 They turn in so close to the runway? I thought they would align a few kilometres out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2017 They turn in so close to the runway? I thought they would align a few kilometres out. VOR approach. For KCH runway 25 and 07 it has offset by a few degrees as opposed to the straight in ILS. So usually by/at minimums they will fly it visually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2017 Good post GeO.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Alex 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2017 I was informed that there is a SQ B747 freighter in Kch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szesyn 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2017 I was informed that there is a SQ B747 freighter in Kch. Ah, that explains why I thought I saw a B744 taking off and making a left turn as I was driving at 9th mile this afternoon at about 2.30 pm. Too far for me to make out the airline though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Firdaus 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2017 Almost full house..Kuching International Airport from a different angle, taken during a working visit to Kuching airbase recently. 9M-AJS 9M-AHF 9M-AHD M23-38 .. Soon all these workhorse will be going to the Army Air Corp stable M44-01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestley Shim 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2017 Wow Firdaus! Those are pics from a very rare angle. Nice job Time for some spotting update. Featuring some shots from the end of March and first week of April.One of my favorite AK special liveries.Mike Sierra Bravo. I love photographing aircraft in the evenings. The lighting direction against the fuselage as they pushback/turn into stand is always a spectacular combination.AK's 100th Awesome Plane, was based here in KCH hub for awhile.Late evening departure to Lumpur as AK5215 with FO Syafiqah Bisnu operating. 9M-AFT dubbed by spotters and pilots 'Christmas Tree' and 'Pandan Plane'. Was also stationed in KCH hub.Unfortunately lighting chose to be meters away from the subject. How irritating.Pushback from bay 5 facing west to exit via Bravo.9M-AQB, Penang based GE livery.Anyone knows who owns this jet?9M-AJN pushes in brilliant late evening light. And the main dish of April week 1. A completely unexpected visitor. 9V-SFN rotating off runway 25 to Hong Kong before commencing a very early right turn on an easterly heading. She is the second Jumbo to visit KCH after the Sultan of Brunei with his B747-8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2017 nice livery on Layang2 Aerospace, no need to appoint Landor Associates for that i guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Firdaus 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Thank you for sharing those great images Prestley. Btw I just realized in the fourth image that I recently posted, some guys are hanging out on the structure next to taxiway, who are they and what were they doing actually? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 Awesome catch; maybe you guys at KCH could spot my flight from SBW on May 5th later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites