Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2017 Malaysia Airlines schedules A380 Seoul / Tokyo flights in Sep 2017 See: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/273146/malaysia-airlines-schedules-a380-seoul-tokyo-flights-in-sep-2017/ It just has to be right after I finish my studies...they couldn't have scheduled it a week earlier...great...hahaha...just not my luck I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas L. 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2017 Malaysia Airlines schedules A380 Seoul / Tokyo flights in Sep 2017 See: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/273146/malaysia-airlines-schedules-a380-seoul-tokyo-flights-in-sep-2017/ I will be flying on the 4th, no luck for A388 :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 interestng article on used A380s. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dr-peters-considering-a380-teardown-sources-437799/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Update on Flight MH3 - 12 Jun 2017 Malaysia Airlines flight MH3/12 June from London-Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur is delayed due to technical issues. A required part is not available in London and is being sourced from Paris. The airline is working together with engineers from British Airways to rectify the issue and will be informing passengers of the new departure time as soon as the technical problem is resolved. The delay is expected to be at least 12 hours due to curfew at London-Heathrow Airport and to allow minimum rest period for the operating crew. The airline is working hard to ensure the delay is not protracted. MH3 was scheduled to depart at 10.25am from London and was to arrive Kuala Lumpur at 6.45am the next day. Passengers will be given accommodation and some will be transferred on available seats on MH1/12 June. Guests are also encouraged to refer to Malaysia Airlines' website www.malaysiaairlines.com for latest update on their flight status. Safety at all times is Malaysia Airlines' number one priority. Malaysia Airlines deeply regrets the inconvenience experienced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 From the MH Rumour Department: MH sent an A380 to BKK yesterday. Flight MH774/775 were cancelled and transferred to flight MH780/781. First deployment of our A380 to BKK. Last weekend on Saturday and Sunday, an A380 was sent to HKG to operate flight MH72/73. MH is in acute shortage of a more suitable widebody aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 From the MH Rumour Department: They need those used A330 or new 787 or 330neo pronto! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 Sharing the info from Jahur in bits corresponding to its respective threads for order of forum discussion. Airbus A380 Fleet Malaysia Airlines has 6 Airbus A380 aircraft which currently operates our twice daily service to London and charter services. The aircraft has 494 seats with First, Business and Economy class cabins. The 6 aircraft will end scheduled service with Malaysia Airlines in June 2018. The A380 is too large for our target markets and are being replaced with new and smaller Airbus A350 aircraft which will be delivered beginning November 2017.The aircraft are currently in the early/planning stage of moving to a new airline which will specialise in operating charter services primarily to/from Saudi Arabia. The project is currently undergoing a rigorous assessment by the MAG management and Khazanah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 I did a check for flight to LHR in April and it's already using the A350. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newitt 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 I did a check for flight to LHR in April and it's already using the A350. For certain flight pairings, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 I did a check for flight to LHR in April and it's already using the A350. Yes, the A350 will be taking over the LHR route but the A380 may still be in scheduled service to other destinations during their peak seasons. Perhaps, June 2018 is a kind of a deadline. The phasing out may be sooner if MH cannot fully utilise the A380s in the transition period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 Malaysia Airlines in today’s schedule update (10AUG17) opened reservation for planned Airbus A350-900XWB operation, set to enter service in winter 2017/18 season. Currently, the first A350 operating route available for reservation is Kuala Lumpur – London Heathrow route, gradually replacing A380.Configuration of the A350 is F4C31Y251. Planned A350 service entry date as follow (KUL departure).eff 15JAN18 MH004/001eff 05MAR18 MH003/002 MH004 KUL0900 – 1525LHR EQV DMH002 KUL2315 – 0455+1LHR EQV 6MH002 KUL2330 – 0535+1LHR EQV x6MH003 LHR1000 – 0700+1KUL EQV DMH001 LHR2125 – 1825+1KUL EQV DBased on current schedule, the airline’s A380 service to London Heathrow will see last flight on 04MAR18 from KUL, 05MAR18 from LHR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Also believed it was yesterday that a MAS A380 loses one of its two nosewheel on landing at KLIA. And many commented on how dirty looking the A380 was. But dirty aircraft is no stranger to MAS as have seen a couple of its A330s that really needed a long overdue wash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Also believed it was yesterday that a MAS A380 loses one of its two nosewheel on landing at KLIA. And many commented on how dirty looking the A380 was. But dirty aircraft is no stranger to MAS as have seen a couple of its A330s that really needed a long overdue wash. Dirty planes doesn't necessarily mean much. Air France is well known for having dirty planes. These things happen all the time. Even at 99% reliability, there's always that 1% chance that one of thousands parts that make up a plane can go wrong. Edited October 16, 2017 by Mohd Suhaimi Fariz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) so far have nt seen any dirty Air France, but over the years at KLIA, have seen many MAS planes from 737s to A330s to now especially the A380s in serious need of a good wash. Even the interiors of some of its planes esp the upper side walls where the side lighing is t is - one can see often dirty covered light panels. On nose wheel falling off is dont think have heard of but aircraft parts like part of the wings' faps falling off have been reported. Whilst dirty planes is not really a maintenance issue, but for MAB its a important image issue as MAB is supposedly tryng to improve and rebuild its image. Edited October 16, 2017 by leon t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Dirty planes doesn't necessarily mean much. Air France is well known for having dirty planes. These things happen all the time. Even at 99% reliability, there's always that 1% chance that one of thousands parts that make up a plane can go wrong. Dirty outlook may not related to mechanical issue but reflect the discipline and culture of the person/organization. A reason why doctor need to wear clean and nice attire to gain patient confident and trust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 AF doesnt have good safety record either, anyway kudos to the pilots for being able to recover the flight and landed it safely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Iran Air, with its classic immaculately turned out B747SP... A clean aircraft has a smoother skin and less aerodynamic drag. But in these days of lower cost fuel, MAB may not care as much. However, a well presented product helps to boost its image at airports. It may impress fare paying passengers. In KLIA, I see that most foreign airlines send in clean aircraft - even cargo planes from FedEx and UPS are clean. It would appear that MAB has not gotten rid of the tidak apa mentality yet. Edited October 16, 2017 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 The A380s are usually flying in & out of KUL with only the turnaround time available for technical checks. I don't think there's enough time to start washing the exteriors.It's just like washing a car - do you wash your car every single day, or even every single week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) for a couple of months now the A380s are largely sitting on the ground for longer period of time as not all 6 are needed for the route and just a few flights to Seoul and MEL when its A333s go tech. But then again how do other airlines able to keep their planes relatively clean when they are all flying on average 14 to 16 hours a day. Don't see any dirty SIA or Cathay or JAL or Korean planes etc and even Air Asia planes looks clean. We should not offer excuses for MAB for not maintaning a clean image of their aircrafts. Edited October 16, 2017 by leon t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) BREAKING Malaysian Airlines A380 #MH3 from Heathrow has lost a wheel from nose gear By AIRLIVE contributors - October 16, 2017 Malaysian Airline Airbus A380 (reg. 9M-MNB) suffered an incident earlier this morning. After landing, one of the nose gear was missing and the remaining wheel was twisted. It’s still unclear if the incident happened during the landing or if the A380 lost the wheel during approach. The flight #MH3 from London Heathrow landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport landed at around 06:00 am local time. The pilots immediately stopped the aircraft and called the emergency team. http://www.airlive.net/breaking-malaysian-airlines-a380-mh3-from-heathrow-has-lost-a-wheel-from-nose-gear/ Edited October 16, 2017 by xtemujin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 the aircraft in the photo looks really dirty and badly in need of a wash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 malays:3airlines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 The A380s are usually flying in & out of KUL with only the turnaround time available for technical checks. I don't think there's enough time to start washing the exteriors. It's just like washing a car - do you wash your car every single day, or even every single week? Believe it takes about the same effort and time to de-ice and wash aircraft exterior. If de-ice could be carried out regularly without extended idling time, so could washing. It is a question of priority and budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 i noticed MAB use wet wash method, which dirts are easily get in. Major players use dry wash which is pricey compared to dry wash. cost savings maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 They managed to keep the A380 clean all this while and why it only gets dirty now? I was in LHR two weeks ago and first impression i heard from guy who was behind me was like, thats filthy looking plane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites