Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 The B737-400 is now nearing its service life with MAS. I'm quite sure it will be replaced in a few years time. There are 2 viable option for the replacement: the Boeing 737 NG and the Airbus 320 family. Which one do you like to see as the B734 replacement? Take note that some of us will fly it as pilot or cabin crew, others will do some maintenance on it while a lot of us will fly on it as passanger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H Azmal 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 B737 is the natural repalcement methinks - minimal re-training, right? But from a pax PPV I prefer the A321.Yes, the elongated member of the A320 family. Just my 2p. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 others will do some maintenance on it while a lot of us will fly on it as passenger. Yes, include me.... On for me, NG it is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 My MAS Engineer friend told me Airbus is pilot friendly but not Engineer friendly. Engineer hates Airbus. Personally, I prefer 737NG . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 They can have 738 as direct replacement for 734 and also operate 739ER for some routes that require longer range but with capacity not more than 200 pax IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 Why i chose Boeing? so that pilots stays as pilots and to have more plane diversity in malaysia. AK with its buses and MAS with its boing boing... or else... everytime go spotting, we'll get tired of seeing a320. that one take off, a320. this one landing a320. that red one taxiing, a320. that blue red one pushback, a320. boring maaa.... hehehe.. silly answer.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 -900ER range fix nicely between -400 and A332.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 (edited) Why i chose Boeing? so that pilots stays as pilots and to have more plane diversity in malaysia. AK with its buses and MAS with its boing boing... or else... everytime go spotting, we'll get tired of seeing a320. that one take off, a320. this one landing a320. that red one taxiing, a320. that blue red one pushback, a320. boring maaa.... hehehe.. silly answer.. Ditto Yusoff, you've took word by word out of my mouth lol! NGsssss~~!! Still dun wanna be negative about it but things looked kinda not so good if tie 734 replacement with delayed A380+compensations. Verdict MIGHT be Airbus selling it's A320s to MAS with 90% off it's price tag in bulk. In the end, full compensation has been made. Edited May 11, 2007 by Adrian M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 Personally I'd prefer the A320 family. It does feel more spacious. Boeing has been extending the life of the B737 design for far too long. They date back to the era of the B707s! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 NG series for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 Half n' half (like Domino pizza ) Btw, how many A320 pilot is required in Malaysia if MH goes for A320 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 Definitely the Boeing. Less transition cost incurred than the Airbus (retraining the pilots, FAs, ground crew, and maintenance staff). NG is the way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leo 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 Simply "Amzing" Boeing all the way.....Boeing boleh!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 Unequivocal - Boeing 737NG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 Radzi, it will be interesting for us as a pax and MAS fan is, which aircraft do you prefer as a pilot? I prefer the 737NG, like Adrian M and others, I like diversity! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weisuan 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 I'd say the 737 NGs. Lower transitional costs for MAS, perhaps? Though from a passenger's point of view the A320 is more comfortable but then again it depends on the cabin configuration. Would the 737 NGs fly more than 4 hours? If not, comfort on short haul flights is not so much an issue for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 (edited) If Malaysia sign the FTA, god knows who they gonna choose NG for me thou!!!! Sexy beast, it's all about the look Edited May 13, 2007 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 (edited) Since there isn't a 'doesn't matter' [or 'aren't they the same?' ] option, I voted for the A320 because it has a slightly bigger and airier cabin. Edited May 13, 2007 by Keith T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Christie 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 nothing but the 737. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth T 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2007 Nothing beats the B737NG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Careers with Us Where service excellence is our philosophy ▼ Latest Vacancies Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers MAS Engineering and Maintenance Division has an immediate requirement for suitably qualified & experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, for short term contract or permanent employment. The engineers must be type rated on any of the following aircrafts: B737-300/400, B737NG, B747-400/B777/A330. Interested persons are to contact: Ahmad Sabri : asabri@mas.com.my Telephone : +603 78404179 Taken from MAS' vacancy page Are we going to see NG's in the near future? Go figure =D Edited May 16, 2007 by Walter Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) Yeah Walter..Im just going to quote it from MH's site into this post..but now I saw that it is here already Edited May 20, 2007 by Min Chun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
