Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) I highly suspect that "chaos at Group-level fleet planning" isn't the cause... I'm very confident that there must've been some regulatory debacle with the launch of the "new" type... and perhaps as a part of its AOC review with DCA Malaysia, the MAX must've been put through the paces in paperwork in Malaysia rather than Thailand (Currently under ICAO scrutiny) or Indonesia (Lion Group has been under pressure recently from the local authorities)... and since the company couldn't delay delivery dates because of the so-called prestigious "launch customer" title... you've seen the aircraft come to Malaysia first, before Indonesia.. and it'll be a while yet perhaps before they end up in Thailand... Combined with global supply issues in cabin products (seats/IFE etc), you've now got a fleet planners nightmare which has unravelled most noticeably on the KUL-SIN vv sectors. Edited August 3, 2017 by Sandeep G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) B737MAX specs and performance related data have been quietly removed from the August edition of 'MalindoMag'. Chandran needs a new bio image now without the MAX model sitting on his desk... Edited August 4, 2017 by Tom/PER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AppleJack Teoh Yoong Chun 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 LNL parked at remote parking nearby KLIA Cargo Village. Any ideas what happen to LNL the 6th B739ER for Malindo? it seems like that aircraft has not been flying for quite sometimes and i remember i got back from Shanghai 2 months ago and while taking the Aerotrain to the MTB, i saw LNL parked at the B2 remote stand with the engines covered over and i was wondering why that plane just parked there with the engines covered over and not been flying over the past months and that FR24 has no specific data of that plane(9M-LNL). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 She hasn't flown since April...awaiting 'parts' which I'm reliably informed is a flap assembly, but I suspect other parts have since been removed since. Last time I saw -LNL, she had all fuselage panels missing and plastic covering them. Not sure why it takes so long to get her back airworthy, you'd think you'd have one of your most capable aircraft flying not grounded. There was talk about her in another thread on her the past few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2017 So have OD stopped flying the MAX ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2017 So have OD stopped flying the MAX ? -LRC is actively doing China charters now...just yesterday it did as OD8107. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 10, 2017 -LRC is actively doing China charters now...just yesterday it did as OD8107. Dedicated charter I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 10, 2017 Today it did Flight 8122 to Xuzhou (ZSXZ/XUZ) from Kota Kinabalu Int'l (WBKK/BKI). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Is it still Malindo or transform to Batik already? Because if they decide to chg name to Batik, they have to apply new AOC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 No need new AOC. Just change the brand. Callsign, icao and iata codes still maintain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted August 17, 2017 OD A330 has been cancelled for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabiel Haniff 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) OD A330 has been cancelled for now. Like seriously..? Are they really having problems now? Edited August 17, 2017 by Nabiel Haniff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2017 Aircraft are allocated to Thai Lion Air Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2017 I thought it was supposed to go Batik Air Indonesia (ID) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 I thought it was supposed to go Batik Air Indonesia (ID) The aircraft has been painted in Batik colours - so make your own guesses! Lion Group fleet planning is a big mess.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V Wong 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) OD A330 has been cancelled for now. Aircraft are allocated to Thai Lion Air Here : http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transport/1310655/thai-lion-air-broadens-range-with-new-aircraft Edited August 22, 2017 by V Wong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 weird knowing that OD has the largest international network and expanding internationally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 A330 cancelled due to political reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 One hand: Cancel the laundry. Proxy war. Conflict of interest. Other hand: Constant delays. Crewing issues. Surplus fleet. Product/brand identity crisis. Impending ICAO audit. Scrutiny is tough when both hands are exposed. Hope this turns out well - lots of jobs on the line. Not to mention, reputation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Guessing that means Melbourne, Tokyo and Jeddah flights are off the table now then. Would imagine KUL-MEL would be pushing the range limits of a B739ER. Interesting tho as QF doing SYD-DPS with a B738. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 A330 cancelled due to political reasons. Lousy excuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Rusdi makes too much money from Lion Indo that he doesn't care what happens to OD. He's probably just using it to disrupt MH and the AirAsia group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan B. 5 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 In anticipation of the A330, OD had advertised for experienced male cabin crew and hired 17 of them. Yesterday while they were attending training, HR came in and terminated their services. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Rusdi makes too much money from Lion Indo that he doesn't care what happens to OD. He's probably just using it to disrupt MH and the AirAsia group. And Thai Lion Air? In anticipation of the A330, OD had advertised for experienced male cabin crew and hired 17 of them. Yesterday while they were attending training, HR came in and terminated their services. Impact must be cruel to human beings.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 And Thai Lion Air? Thai Lion is getting the A330. So we know where OD sits in the Lion Group universe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites