Edwin Lau 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 You're right,Edwin.If the Kuching AFB is relocated to other suitable place,then maybe we can see KCH-T2 complex (in dream) I've noticed it too,during my flight back to Sibu on last Dec 20th.Don't have any ideas about it.But if i'm not mistaken,gate 5 is now using dual gate system,maybe for the A330s. Yeah true in our dreams for a terminal 2....... sighs sad for KIA.... Yeah Gate 5 has dual gate system mainly for servicing A330s but on monday i saw a MAS b734 using it hehehe. Basically we have 4 gates with dual docking system namely Gates 5, 7, 8 and 9. Wonder in how many years time will they really move the airport But now I just hope there would be more airlines serving here so there will be more action!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I have come to believe that there will be an LCCT built at KCH in the near future. It will be adjacent to the existing terminal and alongside the new taxiway and runway extension. The KCH AFB will remain where it is. Announcements to be made in the not too distant future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 "Paging Tan Sri Ting ....... paging Tan Sri Ting ............. " !! Oh I forgot, this is in Sarawak - the ink on Global Upline's contract probably already dried ! Only this time, they will get the job done in 6 months or less ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Lau 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2007 I have come to believe that there will be an LCCT built at KCH in the near future. It will be adjacent to the existing terminal and alongside the new taxiway and runway extension. The KCH AFB will remain where it is. Announcements to be made in the not too distant future. Really you think so?? so u mean there are rumors bout it? but if there really is an LCCT in KCH i think the main terminal building will look sad only MAS using in.. in line with other carriers Like MI and Batavia... MAB in Kuching work hard and get more airlines to serve this city!!! Government too!!!! "Paging Tan Sri Ting ....... paging Tan Sri Ting ............. " !! rolleyes.gif Oh I forgot, this is in Sarawak - the ink on Global Upline's contract probably already dried ! Only this time, they will get the job done in 6 months or less ! rolleyes.gif LOL everyone knows TIng Pek Khiing is the super fast contractor... LOL even the airport flyover project is so fast almost completed already gosh!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 Yeah true in our dreams for a terminal 2....... sighs sad for KIA.... Yeah Gate 5 has dual gate system mainly for servicing A330s but on monday i saw a MAS b734 using it hehehe. Basically we have 4 gates with dual docking system namely Gates 5, 7, 8 and 9. Wonder in how many years time will they really move the airport <_> But now I just hope there would be more airlines serving here so there will be more action!! Oh really i didn't realize about it.Thanks for the notification,Edwin. You're right about it.KCH used to have international routes to PER (an alternative for Sarawakian who studies in Western Australian City of Perth,instead of heading to KUL) and also FRA (Thanks to the brilliant idea of former State Minister of Tourism,Datuk Seri Abang Johari Tun Openg a.k.a. Abg Jo and also the Sarawak Tourism Board).But now it's gone.But flights to HKG and Mainland China (via BKI) is still running,and not to forget Batavia Air who operates flight from West Kalimantan city of Pontianak,and also Silk Air who operates SIN-KCH-SIN v.v. codeshare with MH & SQ. I have come to believe that there will be an LCCT built at KCH in the near future. It will be adjacent to the existing terminal and alongside the new taxiway and runway extension. The KCH AFB will remain where it is. Announcements to be made in the not too distant future. Adjacent to the existing terminal? I don't think so The space at the Main Terminal Complex is limited. I know that Kuching AFB had been established during the British crown colony era (1946-1963) where it's a former RAF base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 the progress of KLIA A380 upgrading work... I took this last Saturday, 27/1/2007 The terminal work, Gate C17 this is the mezzanine level..we call it as the VVIP level..its to cater the upper deck pax...took this photo from the arrival section..u can see the escalator to the passenger level on the most left of the photo..at the center of the pic is the lift the mezzanine level.. this is the so called VVIP toilet...for the upper deck pax...look lavish or just plain ordinary? toilet for disable.. exterior of C17. The PBB ( passenger boarding board ) will be install once the whole for at this fixed bridge complete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) this is the airside work ( runway and taxiway ) as we all know, runway 2 is close for maintenance to accomodate the new Airbus 380. Among the works are to repair the center part of the runway ( keel section ) and taxiway ( C1 and C2 ) and to widen the runway and taxiway. According to main con, they will hand it hand it over by 15/2/2007. The runway is open though for narrow body aircraft to take off. Here's the photos as of last Saturday, 27/01/07 this is the keel section of the runway..the upper layer of the runway will be peeled of and then new layer of PMA ( polymers modified asphalt ) will be lay on top of it this is the widening work for the runway. thats the new A380 hangar for MAS. It will be the world longest column free hangar steel structure. Edited February 1, 2007 by Fairul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks for the pictures, Fairul. Wonder why the finished (?) section of the runway surfaced is not grooved like the original surface. The grooved runway surface was really good during wet and slippery condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 In your pic of the "widening works of the runway"...i notice an IL76.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) Wow Fairul, thanx for the update, upper deck pax got own bathroom at waiting lounge............so tempting! Construction very fast, hope to witness this new aerobridge before I left the country With all this investment, there shouldn't be more rumors about MH cancelling A380!!! Edited February 1, 2007 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 With all this investment, there shouldn't be more rumors about MH cancelling A380!!! ssssshhhhhhtttttt: if you don't cancel the A380 order, we'll 'give' you an A319 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 I read at other site, there is plan for 2nd MTB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 I read at other site, there is plan for 2nd MTB? not so soon.... as the 2nd Satellite building site is still empty.... Terminal 2 will only up when current MTB + 2 Satellite reaches its limit. i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Thanks for the pictures, Fairul. Wonder why the finished (?) section of the runway surfaced is not grooved like the original surface. The grooved runway surface was really good during wet and slippery condition. normally, runway will only be groove after six weeks period...so enough time for the asphalt concrete to hardened....but for this case, the Datuk2 of MAHB agreed that the runway 2 will be groove after this whole upgrading work completed...( 6-7 more months) In your pic of the "widening works of the runway"...i notice an IL76.... yerp, Imran, its IL-76..managed to snap it ( sorry,dirty lense) Wow Fairul, thanx for the update, upper deck pax got own bathroom at waiting lounge............so tempting! Construction very fast, hope to witness this new aerobridge before I left the country With all this investment, there shouldn't be more rumors about MH cancelling A380!!! actually the project is delayed by few months already...after C17, the renovation work will start for C27 and then move to C37 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 fresh from the oven, the plan for the expansion of LCCT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kianhong 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Fairul, may I know where is this permanent LCCT will be? Is it going to be on the land of the planned 2nd satellite building? Thanks a million for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) actually the project is delayed by few months already...after C17, the renovation work will start for C27 and then move to C37 I've been used C27 and C37 for my past trips and I believe both situated at the end of each branch, am I right? I know that CX utilise C37 as their fav. gate, guess they hv to move in near future Thanx for the picture as well This expansion will be permanent or they are still considering new location? Edited February 3, 2007 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 actually the project is delayed by few months already...after C17, the renovation work will start for C27 and then move to C37 Does it mean there will be three gates can accomodate A380 in KLIA ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Is this the Ruskie bird that brought in replacement engine for the stranded MH A333 at BKI ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fahiruz 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) Fairul, may I know where is this permanent LCCT will be? Is it going to be on the land of the planned 2nd satellite building? Thanks a million for sharing. Looks like it is the current LCCT with some expansion in the international section and at the domestic arrival... the light green is the current terminal, while the darker green is the proposed expansion... looks like the warehouse terminal is set to stay... Edited February 3, 2007 by Fahiruz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) Does it mean there will be three gates can accomodate A380 in KLIA ? yes..only 3 gates can really ( by really i mean that is comply to the ICAO Annex 14 requirement for the new large aircraft) accomodate the A380... Fairul, may I know where is this permanent LCCT will be? Is it going to be on the land of the planned 2nd satellite building? Thanks a million for sharing. No problem. Heard few locations for the permanent lcct...one is near the bunga raya ( any more spaces?) ..the current empty space for the Sat 2 building and maybe....they have to let go the observation hill for the new permanent lcct (bad news for Norman n the other spotters geng )..but nothing is concrete on this matter..will keep u guys updated on this.. I've been used C27 and C37 for my past trips and I believe both situated at the end of each branch, am I right? I know that CX utilise C37 as their fav. gate, guess they hv to move in near future Thanx for the picture as well This expansion will be permanent or they are still considering new location? yerp..C27 and C37 is at the end of the satellite's arm...CX 'permanent resident' for C37.. the expansion will start end of this month or early next month...but it wont be permanent... Edited March 3, 2007 by Fairul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2007 The latest progress for the covered walkway at the LCCT...took it today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2007 The latest update for KLIA A380 upgrading work ... Airside- the rehabilitation for the runway completed 2 weeks ago..and now in the final stage to do final check on the AGL (aircraft ground lights) matter and all the sensors and watnot...calibration flight will commence next week to further check the ILS/PAPI (sort of approach system for to guide the pilot to land)...yesterday we did the inspection together with the DCA to check the contractor's work..whether it all comply to the ANNEX 14 requirement for the new large aircraft (A380)...the runway 2 will be hand over for operation in few weeks time..and only then we will start the work on runway 1.. the widening work for the taxiway..this is Taxiway C at Chainage 3660 of Runway 1... thats the specialist for the AGL system...he involved in various airport project..ie. KLIA, Incheon,and many more big airports... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) Terminal Work C17- The wiring work still in progress. The new target date for handing over of the lounge to MA(Sepang) is somewhere around end of March. Was informed by the contractor that the carpet work will start this 15/3... the new fixed bridge of C17. ..taken from the existing fixed bridge the passenger level (sorry..blur) a very space constraint area for me...with three x-ray machines clustered together there..and with little area for entering the lounge..expect huge crowd there.. not to mention theres a lift and two escalators right infront of the lounge's door.. the so called lane for the premium passengers..MA(Sepang) agrees that door will be install at the main entrance for this lane..(sorry again ...blur.) the fixed bridge for C17..this will connect to the passenger boarding board ( the aerobridge) C17 gate the carpet for the lounge.. Edited March 3, 2007 by Fairul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2007 MAS new hangar - This is not in my job scope actually, but went there to meet up the engineers on few matters. Managed to snap the progress. The Resident Engineer told me that the roof will be jack up this coming 23/3. Only will be jack up for 10m at first. To jack it to 10m high will take at least 3-4 days. a very big hangar i must say.. the apron for the hangar...made of PQC ( pavement quality concrete. ) can withstand very huge load from big planes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
