Yu Junyi 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 Nothing inspiring...totally underwhelming. http://www.azuanzahdi.com/ I deeply saddened I could not joined the inaugural flight. Wow! Mind sharing how did you possibly obtain an invitation to attend this event? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 2nd aircraft, LRD probably has arrived in KUL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 2nd aircraft, LRD probably has arrived in KUL.according to fr24, OD2 arrived past midnight today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 according to fr24, OD2 arrived past midnight today Caught transitting in Anchorage earlier yesterday http://www.skyliner-aviation.de/viewphoto.main?LC=nav2&picid=9946 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2017 Gentlemen, the first Lion Air Max 8 is now painted at RNT, registration PK-LQF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 4, 2017 9M-LRC is now flying its June schedule - 6 sectors per day. KUL-SIN-KUL KUL-LGK-KUL KUL-LHE-KUL 9M-LRD is still idle - no flights, revenue or otherwise, since delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 9M-LRC is now flying its June schedule - 6 sectors per day. KUL-SIN-KUL KUL-LGK-KUL KUL-LHE-KUL 9M-LRD is still idle - no flights, revenue or otherwise, since delivery. Done KUL LGK on saturday and LGK KUL yesterday. No PTV - short flight, not a problem Tight seats - naaah, feels like MH and AK narrowbody planes Overall - no problem to fly OD 737Max again next time, provided the flight is below 4 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Not surprising - LRC's configuration is similar to Lion Air's. How was the inflight service? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Not surprising - LRC's configuration is similar to Lion Air's. How was the inflight service? inflight service refreshment - OJ or fizzy drinks, no kacang no biscuits cabin crews - most of them were young, give them time to master their job, there are room for improvement entertainment - malindomag is available, or BYO inflight crews - one announcement upon reaching cruising altitude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 Boeing: MAX 8 doing well with launch customer Malindo Air see: http://atwonline.com/airframes/boeing-max-8-doing-well-launch-customer-malindo-air Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanjay Thaker 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 Boeing: MAX 8 doing well with launch customer Malindo Air see: http://atwonline.com/airframes/boeing-max-8-doing-well-launch-customer-malindo-air This article is quite accurate. It was a surprise how much more efficient the aircraft is. Approximately 20% less fuel burn in cruise as compared to the NG for the same payload. Even at lower levels, fuel consumption was incredibly low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 Interesting developments over at BFI : https://twitter.com/TykesAeroBlog/status/878316267614085124 I've heard from one of my sources that the titles have been removed and it now sports Batik Indonesia titles instead. Hopefully some pics from the spotters will be forthcoming soon. It's interesting because Batik Indonesia and Lion Air don't share registration sequences and as PK-LQF is already in full Lion Air cs and the next two Maxes PK-LQH and PK-LQG have both been seen at RNT with evidence of Lion Air cs on their rudders, does this mean that LQJ is going to be an oddball in the sequence for Batik or is something else afoot here? Could Lion Air be rebranding as Batik Indonesia perhaps ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 Interesting indeed - it means that Malindo thinks that three LCC configured aircraft will be sufficient on its network. If it is indeed going to Batik Indonesia, it is a reversal of their plan to go all Airbus.... strange - it sounds like Lion Group does not have a coherent fleet plan for its airlines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 The pic is up on tykes site now. https://tykesaeroblog.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/batik-indonesia-737-8-max-first-pic.html With due credit etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 Looks like Lion Group is having trouble making a decision... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 Interesting indeed - it means that Malindo thinks that three LCC configured aircraft will be sufficient on its network. If it is indeed going to Batik Indonesia, it is a reversal of their plan to go all Airbus.... strange - it sounds like Lion Group does not have a coherent fleet plan for its airlines! Some rumours are Lion may cancel airbus order. Time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 Just out of curiosity, is 9M-LRD still awaiting its own set of engines to arrive from CFM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 29, 2017 9M-LRF on delivery flight - slightly different flightpath this time https://www.flightradar24.com/MXD001/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted June 29, 2017 The reason why OD's MAX delivery is using ANC/NRT route is that the MAX is not yet EDTO rated. The route is actually shorter than the HNL/PNI route, but more expensive in airways and airport charges. Also LRC/LRD avoid Russian airspace because it takes longer to get the Russian overflight clearance. Maybe with LRF they managed to get it faster hence the Russian route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) The Batk Indonesia oddball PK-LQJ flew across the ocean to HNL and is currently at Guam, which is odd as they usually use Pohnpei. @ Radzi, are the cost savings from using the island route enough to offset the extra fuel cost? The distance is considerably longer and the Alaska route is renowned for strong westbound headwinds for much of the year too : BFI-HNL-PNI-KUL : 9674 MILES BFI-ANC-NRT-KUL : 8235 MILES BFI-HNL-PNI-BIK-CGK : 9457 MILES BFI-ANC-NRT-CGK : 8498 MILES Edited June 29, 2017 by RobK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted July 1, 2017 The second B38M, 9M-LRD began revenue flights on 28 June, to DAC. 9M-LRC is now doing short haul to SIN and LGK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Branding gone haywire. 4th max going for lion instead of batik indon or batik malaysia. Photo sourced from facebook. Edited July 2, 2017 by jahur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted July 2, 2017 Oh shoot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2017 Branding gone haywire. 4th max going for lion instead of batik indon or batik malaysia. Photo sourced from facebook. Maybe a case of too many chieftains thus suffering an identity crisis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobK 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2017 Wow! What the heck is going on ?! That's the 3rd change in the space of just over a week! Seeing as it's now got Lion titles I'm expecting the tail to be stripped of the Batik pattern and get the normal Lion Air treatment, although that doesn't explain why they bothered with the Batik Indonesia titles and changed from the Malaysian to the Indonesian flag prior to fly-away. Jahur, please keep us updated sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
