flee 5 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 Airbus A220 embarks on demonstration tour across Asia An Airbus A220-300 flight test aircraft will visit six Asian destinations as part of a demonstration tour across the region. After a stopover at Seoul’s Incheon Airport, the aircraft heads to Yangon (Myanmar), the first location of the demonstration tour. The aircraft will then visit Hanoi (Vietnam), Bangkok (Thailand) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) before heading north to Nagoya (Japan). The A220 is the most modern aircraft in the 100-150 seat market. It delivers unbeatable efficiency and passenger comfort in its size category, with 20% lower fuel consumption than previous generation aircraft. The A220 being used for the demonstration tour in Asia is an Airbus flight test aircraft fitted with a typical single-class passenger cabin. During the A220 demonstration tour, customers and media will be offered a close up view of the aircraft’s outstanding characteristics, comfort and performance that benefit both operators and passengers alike. The A220 delivers unbeatable fuel efficiency and true wide-body comfort in a single-aisle aircraft. The A220 brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines to offer at least 20% lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. With a range of up to 3,400 nm (6,300 km), the A220 offers the performance of larger single-aisle aircraft. https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2019/07/airbus-a220-embarks-on-demonstration-tour-across-asia.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 Expected to arrived KUL today with static display for invited guests on the next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 It is at DMK now, it should arrive in KUL late evening. Although AK might be interested in this aircraft, it has PW GTF engines. AK prefers GE technology, i.e. CFM LEAP. MH loves PW and might be a better candidate for A220 orders - it has about the same capacity as the B734. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 This aircraft is amazing! Been on both the -100 and -300 series (of LX). Loved it, especially the -100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 Flymojo.... Your demo aircraft is here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 Oh ya, they have been here before (when they were still a "Bombardier"). http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=21163 Credit to KS Ong and Hon Kit for the wonderful coverage up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 Oh ya, they have been here before (when they were still a "Bombardier"). http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=21163 Credit to KS Ong and Hon Kit for the wonderful coverage up there. I wonder if the interior is still the same or maybe, it has Airbus branding now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 3, 2019 It has MH branding. Stolen from Anthony Loke's FB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2019 Just my opinion, the colour of those seats kinda match with MH logo in a way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 3, 2019 It is right that they are targeting MH because it is a good B738 replacement. MH can then upgauge all their Max orders to the B737-10. The Airbus A220-300 departing from runway 14R on its demo flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2019 A220-300 back from her demo flight around an hour later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suadrif 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2019 The interior look spacious. Swooping luggage bin will make getting in and out of the seat easy. Should MH order this aircraft, more long and thin routes can be served and MH can explore point to point routes from other airports. After a long time not flying thru JHB, I was shocked to see the dominance of AirAsia Group in this airport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted August 4, 2019 So, apparently the jungle jet (Embraer E195-E2) was also in town recently for a demo refer: http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5613&page=51 There must be a strong scent around of an upcoming order from someone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 4, 2019 Miss Morgan binti Stanley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted August 4, 2019 Miss Morgan binti Stanley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M. Sofian H. 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) MAG Group CEO Capt Izham 3-2 seat config Edited August 5, 2019 by M. Sofian H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 Very nice catches, Sofian! We have comprehensive coverage of this tour. The A220 is on the way to NGO now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 Miss Morgan binti Stanley. Lolx, but but Miss Morgan has nothing order. Most probably Mr. Macquarie or Misss. Republic will do the honour. Both have 40 A220-300 on order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 MAG Group CEO Capt Izham I wonder if they let him test drive the plane, or just look and see? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 I wonder if they let him test drive the plane, or just look and see? I think it has more to do with the insurance - will the insurance company allow it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 Pontifications: Good A220 endorsement, but Airbus still has cleaning up to do See https://leehamnews.com/2019/08/05/pontifications-good-a220-endorsement-but-airbus-still-has-cleaning-up-to-do/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 Airbus sees good take up for A220 to expand regional routes See: https://www.nst.com.my/business/2019/08/510207/airbus-sees-good-take-a220-expand-regional-routes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 If mh want to be profitable and survive will need this aircraft type for routes that is unprofitable for 738. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 If mh want to be profitable and survive will need this aircraft type for routes that is unprofitable for 738. MH needs more than everything other than just hardware change. They are leasing and financing most of their fleet now, not sure if adding another fleet type will make sense. As much as we would like to see A220 in AirAsia or MH colours, it has limited roles in either airlines' operation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 MH needs more than everything other than just hardware change. They are leasing and financing most of their fleet now, not sure if adding another fleet type will make sense. As much as we would like to see A220 in AirAsia or MH colours, it has limited roles in either airlines' operation. Yes, the MH fleet is reasonably modern right now and they have already ordered Boeing 737-8 and -10 Maxes. However the number ordered is just for replacing aircraft whose leases that will expire in the near term and that is why they still have options to exercise in future. This is where the A220 can play a part. Airbus will not be able to give many near term delivery slots as yet due to slow production ramp up. As such, I would expect any order to be delivered after 2021. Also by then, PW should have solved all engine issues and may have even delivered a PIP for them. As for Airasia, it may still be useful for them. As they are taking A321s from now on, some routes will not be able to fill them. They may decide to hang on to A320Neos but what about the A320Ceos? As we know, AK has been "asset stripping" in recent years and they now own very few of their aircraft. When the A320Ceos go off lease, it may be time to get more efficient A220s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites